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odontology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| name four duties of a forensic odontologist | analyze bite marks, estimate age, identify human remains, trace dental malpractice |
| identify the function of dentin | it gives each tooth its shape |
| Contrast the covering of dentin on the crown and in the root of the tooth. | crown- protects from acid erosion. root- ensures that teeth stay in proper location |
| How many deciduous teeth are present in kids? | 25 |
| How many adult teeth are present? | 42 |
| Why can teeth be used to estimate age and ethnicity? | the older you get, yout teeth get more worn down |
| Name 3 characteristics of teeth that can be used to identify individuals. | enamel, color, wear |
| Contrast prognathism and orthognathism. | prognathism- is the forward projection of the teeth. orthognathism- is the absence of a forward projection of the teeth |