Chapter 11

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Mandible

The lower jaw is the ___

Deciduous

Baby or primary teeth are called ___

20

How many teeth are in the primary dentition?

Molars

Name the most posterior teeth

Primary and permanent

Name the set(s) of teeth humans have in their lifetimes

Lingual

Name the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue

Dentition

Natural teeth in the dental arch are the ___

Succedaneous teeth

Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth are ___

Functional occlusion

Teeth are in ___ when the teeth make contact during biting and chewing movements

Centric occlusion

Teeth are in ___ when there is maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth

Interproximal space

The ___ is the area between adjacent tooth surfaces

Curve of spee

The ___ is the curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion

Distal surface

The ___ is the surface of the tooth distant from the midline.

Mesial surface

The ___ is the surface of the tooth toward the midline

Masticatory surface

The chewing surface of the teeth is the ___

Line angle

The junction of two tooth surfaces is a ___

Contact area

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

Embrasure

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

Occlusion

The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions is termed ___

Anterior

The teeth in the front of the mouth are called the ___

Functional occlusion

The term for the position of teeth during chewing is ___

Maxilla

The upper jaw is the ___

Class 1

What classification is neutroclusion?

Curve of spee

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

Interproximal

What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth?

Mesioclusion

What is the technical term for class 3 occlusion?

Quadrant

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

Anterior

What term is used for the front teeth?

Apical one third

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

Canine

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

Malocclusion

___ is an abnormal or malpoaitioned relationship of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth when they are in centric occlusion

Quadrant

A ___ is one fourth of the dentition

Sextant

A ___ is one sixth of the dentition

Embrasure

A(n) ___ is a triangular space in the gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact

Malocclusion

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


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