MDA CH11
What classification is neutroclusion?
Class I
The name of the area where adjacent teeth physically touch is the
Contact Area
The ___________ is curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion.
Curve of Spee
What is the name for the curve of the occlusal plane?
Curve of Spee
What is the name of the pace between adjacent teeth?
Interproximal
The _________ is the area between adjacent tooth surfaces.
Interproximal space
Teeth are in ________ when the teeth make contact during biting and chewing movements.
Functional Occlusion
The term for the position of teeth during chewing is
Functional Occlusion
Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth are
Succedaneous teeth
Name the set(s) of teeth humans have in their lifetime.
Primary and Permeant
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20
The teeth in the front of the mouth are called the
Anterior
What term is used for the front teeth?
Anterior
Which one-third portion of a tooth's surface is positioned toward the end of the root?
Apical One third
Which tooth is referred to as the "cornerstone" of the dental arch?
Canine
Teeth are in ____________ when there is maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
Centric Occlusion
Baby or primary teeth are called
Deciduous
Natural teeth in the dental arch are the
Dentition
The __________ us the surface of the tooth distant from the midline.
Distal Surface
A(n) __________ is a triangular space in the gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
Embrasure
The name of the triangular space between adjacent teeth is the
Embrasure
The junction of two tooth surfaces is a
Line Angle
Name the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue.
Lingual
An individual who has an incorrect bite is given a diagnosis of
Malocclusion
________ is an abnormal or malpositioned relationship of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth when they are in centric occlusion.
Malocclusion
The lower jaw is the
Mandible
The chewing surface of the teeth is the
Masticatory Surface
The upper jaw is the
Maxilla
The __________ is the surface of the tooth toward the midline.
Mesial Surface
What is the technical term for class III occlusion?
Mesiocclusion
Name the most posterior teeth.
Molars
The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions is termed
Occlusion
A ___________ is one fourth of the dentition.
Quadrant
What is the term for the fur sections of the divided dental arches?
Quadrant
A ___________ is one sixth of the dentition.
Sextant
