Chapter 11
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 ___
