Overview of Dentition
Every tooth in the mouth has five surfaces, the:.
mesial, distal, facial, lingual, and masticatory (occlusal or incisal)
The _____ are sometimes referred to as "wisdom" teeth.
third molars
Which of the following is an infectious disease in which children live in constant pain from decayed primary teeth and swollen gums?
Early childhood caries (ECC)
Soft deposit on teeth that consist of bacteria and by-products
Plaque
Four types of teeth
Incisors, canine, premolars, molars
There are _____ teeth in the primary dentition.
20
Using the Universal/National Teeth-Numbering System, what are the numbers for the permanent third molars?
1, 16, 17, 32
The three factors required for the development of caries are a susceptible tooth, specific bacteria, and
fermentable carbohydrates.
Tooth decay at its initial stage
Incipient caries
You should brush your teeth this many times a day
2 times
The permanent teeth are _____ in the Universal/National System.
numbered 1 to 32
The permanent _____ replace the primary first and second molars.
premolars
Which of the following group(s) of bacteria are responsible for dental caries?
Mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
Occurs when calcium and phosphate dissolves from hydroxyapatite crystals in the enamel.
Demineralization
Gingivitis is
inflammation of gingival tissue.
The four types of teeth are _________, and molars.
incisors, canines, premolars
The cusp of Carabelli is found on the:
maxillary first molars.
The study of cariology includes the causes of dental caries, process of caries development, and
science and practice of caries management and prevention.
Hard stone like material that attaches to the tooth surfaces
Calculus
A rounded, raised area on the cervical third of the lingual surface
Cingulum
There are _____ succedaneous teeth.
20
The rounded enamel extensions on the incisal ridge of newly erupted central and lateral incisors are called:
mamelons.
Which of the following is true concerning early childhood caries (ECC)?
It is not common among children living in an area lacking water fluoridation.
Is like a miracle fluid that provides physical, chemical, and antibacterial protective measures for teeth.
Saliva
Periodontal disease has a proven relationship with
coronary artery disease.