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These are the two types of teeth a person has in a lifetime.
What are primary and permanent teeth?
This means towards the back.
Posterior
This means upper jaw.
Maxillary
This means towards the front.
Anterior
This means lower jaw.
Mandibular
the surface closest to the tongue
lingual
These are the longest teeth in the human body.
What are the canines?
fluoride applied directly to the teeth
topical fluoride
the chewing surface of the anterior teeth
incisal
What is an extra tooth called?
Supernumerary
how many nonsuccedaneous teeth are in the permanent dentition
12
in the universal numbering system what is the number for the maxillary left 3rd molar
16
These teeth are considered a cross between the canines and molars.
Premolars
demineralization appears as
white spots
inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
fluoride that is ingested and circulated through the body
systemic fluoride
sticky soft deposit of bacterial colonies that adhere to teeth
biofilm
the natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions
occlusion
These are single rooted teeth that have relatively sharp, thin edges.
What are incisors?
numbering system that uses brackets indicating the four quadrants
Palmer Notation
remineralization
Involves the restoration and replacement of natural teeth with artificial constructs such as crowns, bridges and dentures
prosthodontics
the acid in plaque build up overtime will cause
demineralization
involves development of policies at county, state and national levels for programs to control and prevent disease
Dental Public Health
What are the four types of teeth.
Incisors, canines, premolars and molars