Introduction

Question 1

what is morphology?

Answer 1

study of shape, form, and structure

Question 2

what is physiology?

Answer 2

study of how a structure works

ex: incisors cut

Question 3

Function of incisors?

Answer 3

cut or incise, speech, and esthetics

Question 4

Are incisors the same throughout the mouth?

Answer 4

no, incisors in the same arch are similar but not opposing arch

Question 5

what teeth are incisors annotated as?

Answer 5

7, 10, 23, 26

Question 6

Traits of Incisal edge

Answer 6

incisal 2/3 of crown is compressed labiolingually (no cusp present)

Question 7

Mamelons of Incisors

Answer 7

joining of developmental lobes

usually in new erupted teeth

Question 8

Position/angulation of marginal ridges on incisors

Answer 8

parallel to the long axis of the tooth

Question 9

shape of lingual fossa

Answer 9

concave

Question 10

shape of cingulum

Answer 10

convex