term1 Definition1term2 Definition2term3 Definition3
Please sign in to your Google account to access your documents:
There are two different sets of teeth during our lifetime, what are they?
1. Primary Dentition (Deciduous or baby teeth)
2. Permanent Dentition
When does the deciduous teeth begin to form?
Before Birth
When does the deciduous teeth begin to erupt into the mouth?
6 months or so of age
The process of eruption is usually complete at about what age?
2 and a half years of age
At what age does the deciduous dentition start to exfoliate and gradually replaced by permanent dentition?
3 to 4 years old
What is the other name for top jaw?
Maxilla
What is the other name for lower jaw?
Mandible
Whatcan happen when one or more teeth are removed?
Thearch form may collapse, with significant consequences for the patient's abilityto bite and chew
Howmany teeth are there in a deciduous arch?
20 teeth
What are the other names of Cuspid?
Canine or eye tooth
Need help typing ? See our FAQ (opens in new window)
Please sign in to create this set. We'll bring you back here when you are done.
Discard Changes Sign in
Please sign in to add to folders.
Sign in
Don't have an account? Sign Up »
You have created 2 folders. Please upgrade to Cram Premium to create hundreds of folders!