Tooth Morphology

Question 1

how many teeth are in each quadrant of the permanent teeth and the primary?

Answer 1

permanent - 8
primary - 5

Question 2

what dont primary teeth have in comparison to permanent?

Answer 2

no premolars, 4 and 5
no third molar, 8

Question 3

first tooth to erupt for primary teeth?

Answer 3

mandibular incisor

Question 4

describe the enamel of deciduous teeth?

Answer 4

they are whiter and more opaque
more softer and permeable - prone to wear and decay

Question 5

what is a mamelon?

Answer 5

round protuberances on the incisal edge when the tooth is first erupting through the gum

Question 6

are mamelons present on deciduous teeth?

Answer 6

no not really, they’re present on permanent teeth

Question 7

describe the pulp chambers of deciduous teeth

Answer 7

larger than permanent

Question 8

Deciduous teeth have longer root:crown ratio?

Answer 8

yes