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What are 3 developmental Periods of teeth formation?
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Growth Calcificaton Eruption |
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Dental Development usually begins in which week of prenatal life? |
5th - 6th week
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When Primary teeth get ready to fall out and makw way for the eruption of permanent teeth. What is the name of thid process? |
Exfoliation
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Apex
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The tip of each root. |
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What is the name of the region where the roots separate?
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Furcation
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What is the chief function of the pulp?
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Formation of Dentin.
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A tooth is suspended in its socket by
what ligament? |
Periodontal |
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What type of shape does the lingual surface of an incisor have?
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Shovel
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What are the first permanent teeth to erupt. |
Mandibular central incisor
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________ is the calcified substance that covers the entire anatomic crown of the tooth and protects the dentin
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Enamel
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