Special Facts- anterior
What is considered the cornerstone of the mouth
canine
When do you get your 1st permanent molar
around age 6
How many roots do maxillary molars typically have
3
What is another name for premolar
bicuspid
What are the 4 parts of a tooth in order
crown
cervix/neck
root
apex
What anomaly is associated with a lateral incisor
peg leg lateral
Third molars are also called what?
wisdom teeth
How many roots do mandibular molars typically have
2
What is another name for canine
cuspid
What surfaces are found on posterior teeth
mesial
distal
lingual
occlusal
buccal
The midline runs between these teeth
central incisors
What is found on the maxillary 1st molars
Cusp of Carabelli
Define bifurcated and trifurcated
bifurcated- 2 roots
trifurcated- 3 roots
shedding of a tooth
What surfaces are found on anterior teeth
mesial
distal
lingual
facial
incisal edge
A diastema is usually found between these teeth?
Central Incisors
What is another name for the permanent second molar
12 year molar
How many roots do incisors and canines have
1
Define mamelons
bumps on newly erupted permanent incisors that wear away with attrition
What are the 4 tissues of a tooth
enamel
dentin
pulp
cementum
These teeth are known as eye teeth because...
canines- longest root in mouth
Which tooth is normally extracted for ortho
1st premolar
What premolar has 2 roots
maxillary 1st premolar
Define succedaneous
primary tooth is lost and then replaced by a permanent tooth. All primary teeth are succedaneous
Which teeth are nonsuccedaneous
all permanent molars