Chapter 11 "Overview of the Dentitions"
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.
Which tooth is referred to as the "cornerstone" of the dental arch?
Canine
What classification is neutroclusion?
Class I
What is the name for the occlusal plane?
Curve of Spee
What is the technical term for class III occlusion>
Mesioclusion
Name the most posterior teeth.
Molars
Centric Occlusion
Teeth are in _____ where there is maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
Functional Occlusion
Teeth are in ______ when the teeth make contact during biting and chewing movements.
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.
Interproximal Space
The ______ is the area between adjacent tooth surfaces.
Masticatory Surface
The chewing surface of the teeth is the ______.
Mandible
The lower jaw is the _____
Maxilla
The upper jaw is the ______.
The name of the triangular space between adjacent teeth is the _____.
embrasure
The junction of two tooth surfaces is a ______.
line angle
The name of the area where adjacent teeth physically touch is the ____?
occlusion
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20
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
Deciduous
Baby or primary teeth are called _____.
The term for the position of teeth during chewing is ____?
Functional occlusion
What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth?
Interproximal
Name the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue/
Lingual
An individual who has an incorrect bite is given a diagnosis of _____.
Malocclusion
Dentition
Natural teeth in the dental arch are the _____.
Succedaneous Teeth
Permanent teeth that replaces primary teeth are ______.
Name the sets of teeth humans have in their lifetimes.
Primary Permanent
What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches?
Quadrant
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 _____.
Malocclusion
______ is an abnormal or malpostioned relationship of maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth when they are in centric position.