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Ch11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The chewing surface of the teeth is the ________________. | occlusal |
| Natural teeth in the dental arch are the ________________. | dentition |
| A ________________ is one sixth of the dentition. | sextant |
| The name of the area where adjacent teeth physically touch is the ________________. | contact area |
| What classification is neutroclusion? | Class I |
| The junction of two tooth surfaces is a ___________. | line angle |
| A ___________ is one fourth of the dentition | quadrant |
| How many teeth are in the primary dentition? | 20 |
| Teeth are in ________________ when there is maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth. | centric occlusion |
| The ________________ is the surface of the tooth toward the midline. | mesial |
| Which of the following set(s) of teeth do humans have in their lifetimes? | permanent, primary, deciduous |
| Name the surface of the tooth that faces the tongue. | lingual |
| Teeth are in ________________ when the teeth make contact during biting and chewing movements. | functional occlusion |
| Which tooth is referred to as the “cornerstone” of the dental arch? | canine |
| The ________________ is the surface of the tooth distant from the midline. | distal |
| The name of the triangular space between adjacent teeth is the ______________. | embrasure |
| The ________________ is the area between adjacent tooth surfaces. | interproximal space |
| The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions is termed ________________. | occlusion |
| ________________ is an abnormal or malpositioned relationship of the maxillary teeth to the mandibular teeth when they are in centric occlusion. | malocclusion |
| Which one-third portion of a tooth’s surface is positioned toward the end of the root? | apical one third |
| The teeth in the front of the mouth are called the ________________. | anterior |
| An individual who has an incorrect bite is given a diagnosis of ________________. | malocclusion |
| Baby or primary teeth are called ________________. | deciduous |
| What is the name the most posterior teeth? | molars |
| What is the name for the curve of the occlusal plane? | Curve of Spee |
| A(n) ________________ is a triangular space in the gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact. | embrasure |
| What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches? | quadrant |
| What term is used for the front teeth? | Anterior |
| What is the technical term for class III occlusion? | mesioclusion |
| The ________________ is the curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion. | Curve of Spee |
| What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth? | interproximal |
| The term for the position of teeth during chewing is ________________. | functional occlusion |
| Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth are ________________. | succedaneous |
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