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Chapter 9 Tooth morphology study guide.

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show True ( canine to canine ).  
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show True.  
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True or False a convex surface means that the surface is recessed?   show
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Recessed means?   show
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show Mesial.  
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show Distal.  
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show Enamel.  
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The anatomical root is the portion of the tooth that is covered with?   show
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The primary first molar is replaced by an adult what?   show
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What teeth are used to pulverize food?   show
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show Tearing food.  
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show Chewing food.  
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show Cutting or biting food.  
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What teeth are the furthest from the midline?   show
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show Two. ( each arch has 1 anterior and 2 posterior ).  
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The upper arch is known as?   show
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show The midline.  
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show The mandibular.  
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show A quadrant.  
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show Proximal.  
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show Occlusion.  
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What terms refer to the surfaces of either the anterior or posterior that are toward the lip or cheek?   show
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show Edentulous.  
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show Mixed dentition. (6-12 yrs)  
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show Facial.  
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Incisal edge means?   show
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Lingual means?   show
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Occlusal means?   show
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show Tooth morphology.  
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show 20 / best guide for an erupting permanent tooth.  
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show permanent teeth that replace primary teeth.  
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show Toward the back / premolars and molars.  
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Primary dentition occurs when?   show
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show by age 17 (1st molars are usually first to erupt do not replace a primary tooth).  
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show Contact area.  
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show Embrasure.  
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show Apex.  
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Opening at the end of tooth through which nerve/blood vessels enter?   show
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show Buccal groove.  
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Convex area on lingual surface of anterior teeth, near the gingiva?   show
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Pointed/rounded mound on crown?   show
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show Furcation.  
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show Lobes.  
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Elevated area of enamel that forms the mesial and distal borders?   show
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Shallow/rounded/angular depression.   show
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show Mamelons.  
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show Oblique ridges.  
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show Pits.  
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Shallow, linear groove that radiates from the developmental groove, wrinkled look?   show
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show Triangular ridge.  
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show Ridge.  
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Union of two triangular ridges that produces a single ridge of elevation across the occlusal surface?   show
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show Trifurcated root.  
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show Bifrucated root.  
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Important for appearance and speech?   show
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show Maxillary canine.  
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Resembles the 1st premolar, has 1 root.   show
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show Maxillary lateral incisor.  
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Has two cusps, bifurcated root, occlusal, often considered for removal if teeth are overcrowded?   show
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show Maxillary first molar. (six year molar).  
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Smaller than 1st, four cusps, trifurcated root, occlusal?   show
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show Mandibular central incisor.  
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show Mandibular canine.  
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Smaller than 2nd?   show
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show Mandibular lateral incisor.  
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Two cusps, one root, occlusal?   show
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Largest and strongest tooth of the mandibular?   show
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Compared to permanent teeth: Less enamel, pulp is larger(care needs to be taken when polishing not to overheat the tooth), crown is shorter, roots are longer and spread wider? (maxillary is A-J mandibular are k-t)   show
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Delicate in form, mesial and distal marginal ridges less pronounced than those of maxillary?   show
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show Mandibular deciduous second molar.  
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show Mandibular deciduous first molar.  
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What happens to the root when primary tooth is loosened?   show
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