Dental Anatomy Final

what are the 2 functions of the proximal contact area?

what are4 purposes of the dental embrasures?

what functions to protect the interdental papilla and stabilize each too th in the arch?

the _____ _____ has the purpose of preventing food impaction, dissipating occlusal forces, self cleansing and stimulating gums.

where are the primate spaces located on the max and man arch?

what is the purpose of the primate spaces?

the _____ ____ is to allow for future space for permanent teeth

what is the leeway space?

what is the difference in size mesiodistally between primary molars and permanent premolars to allow for future forward movement of the molars

what are 5 self cleansing abilities of the mouth?

the self cleansing abilities of the mouth are: enamel-_____ and _____, crown shape-_____ ______ tooth shapes, tongue and cheek-_____ ____ around, and pits and fissures-food goes there and is _____ away by _____

the tooth shapes help with self cleansing how is the incisors, canines and premolar shapes self cleansing?

_____ of the teeth contribute to the maintenance of the teeth within the dental arch