Ch11

Name the two sets of teeth humans have in their lifetime.

primary and permanent
how many teeth are in the primary dentition?

20
What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches?

quadrant
What term is used for the front teeth?

anterior
Name the most posterior teeth

molars
Which tooth is referred to as the "cornerstone" of the dental arch?

canine
Name the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue.

lingual
What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth?

interproximal
The name of the area where adjacent teeth physically touch is the

occlusion
The name of the triangular space between adjacent teeth is the

embrasure
The junction of two tooth surfaces is a

line angel
Which one-third portion of a tooth's surface is positioned toward the end of the root?

apical one third
The term for the position of teeth during chewing is

mastication
An individual who has an incorrect bite is given a diagnosis of

malocclusion
What is the technical term for class III occlusion?

mesiocclusion
What clssification is neutroclusion?

Class I
What is the name for the curve of the occlusal plane?

curve of Spee

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Ch11

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Ch 11 Multiple choice

Updated

2011-09-15T00:56:09Z

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