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09/15/2015

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Term
What teeth make up the anterior dentition?
Definition
central and lateral incisors
canines
Term
What are the universal tooth numbers for the maxillary anteriors
Definition
6-11
Term
What are the universal tooth numbers for the mandibular anteriors
Definition
22-27
Term
How many total teeth are in the anterior dentition?
Definition
12
Term
Where is the height of contour on the facial aspect of the anterior teeth?
Definition
cervical 3rd
Term
What is the incisor shape from the facial and lingual view?
Definition
trapezoid
Term
What is the incisor shape from the inter-proximal view?
Definition
triangle
Term
What is the canine shape from the inter-proximal view?
Definition
triangle
Term
What is the canine shape from the labial and lingual view?
Definition
pentagon
Term
How many developmental lobes make up an anterior tooth?
Definition
4
Term
Of the 4 developmental lobes, how many are labial and lingual?
Definition
3 labial, 1 lingual
Term
What are the 3 labial lobes?
Definition
mesiolabial, middle labial, distolabial
Term
What structure does the lingual lobe become?
Definition
cingulum
Term
How many vertical developmental depressions are there in the anterior teeth? What are their names?
Definition
2- mesiolabial, distolabial
Term
How many roots do the anterior teeth have?
Definition
1- single rooted
Term
What is significant about the CEJ curvature of the anterior teeth?
Definition
CEJ curvature greater in anteriors vs. posteriors
Term
What are marginal ridges, how many are there, where are they found?
Definition
M & D rounded ridges on the lingual surface of anterior teeth
Term
How many incisal edges do anterior teeth have?
Definition
2
Term
What are the tooth numbers for the permanent maxillary central incisors?
Definition
8 & 9
Term
When do the maxillary central incisors erupt?
Definition
7-8 years
Term
from the facial view, is the D or M line angle longer for the max central incisor?
Definition
D shorter than mesial
Term
Is the D or M line angle more square?
Definition
M= square, D=rounded
Term
What are two common max central incisor developmental disturbances?
Definition
Dens in dente
Hutchinson's incisor
Term
What is Dens in dente?
Definition
deep lingual pit from invagination of enamel into dental papilla
Term
What is Hutchinson's incisor?
Definition
congenital defect from syphilis. Causes localized enamel hypoplasia during tooth development
Term
What are the grooves between imbrication lines called?
Definition
perikymata
Term
How many pulp horns does a central max incisor have?
Definition
3 horns
Term
How many root canals do the central max incisors have?
Definition
1
Term
How does the size of the central max incisor root compare to the lateral?
Definition
same length or shorter but wider than lateral
Term
which anterior teeth are most at risk for trauma, fracture, and avulsion?
Definition
max central incisors
Term
What is an open contact between central incisors called?
Definition
diastima
Term
What are the clinical implications of a diastima?
Definition
can effect speech. Usually cosmetic in nature
Term
What is a typical cause of diastima?
Definition
tight labial frenum
Term
Which of the max incisors usually have a deeper lingual marginal ridge and fossa?
Definition
lateral max incisor
Term
Which incisors are most susceptible to decay due to their lingual pit?
Definition
lateral incisors
Term
What is a common developmental disorder between the maxillary central incisors?
Definition
Mesiodens- supernumerary tooth between max central incisors
Term
What causes mesiodens
Definition
extra tooth germ from abnormal initiation process during tooth development
Term
What are the tooth numbers for the max lateral incisors
Definition
7 & 10
Term
When do the max lat incisors erupt?
Definition
8-9 years
Term
Which anterior tooth has the greatest variation in form than any other perm tooth (other than 3rd molar)
Definition
max lat incisor
Term
What is a peg lateral and what tooth is it common for?
Definition
small tooth. found for max lat incisor
Term
What other developmental disturbance is common in max lat incisors
Definition
anodontia- congenital missing tooth
Term
What shape is the root of the max lat incisors?
Definition
conical
Term
What is it called when you have an accessory cusp on a cingulum?
Definition
tubercle
Term
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Definition
mesiodens
Term
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Definition
diastima
Term
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Definition
Hutchinson's incisor
Term
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Definition
cingulum
Term
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Definition
incisal edge
Term
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Definition
lingual fossa
Term
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Definition
lingual groove
Term
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Definition
Lingual pit
Term
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Definition
marginal ridge
Term
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Definition
developmental depressions
Term
[image]
Definition
developmental lobes
Term
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Definition
imbrication lines
Term
[image]
Definition
mamelons
Term
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Definition
perikymata
Term
which permanent tooth is most likey to have a lingual developmental pit that is susceptible to caries
Definition
Max lateral incisor
Term
Developmental disturbances are common in which anterior teeth?
Definition
max lat incisors
Term
which anterior tooth has the greatest crown variation
Definition
max lat incisor
Term
what tooth anatomy is common only in the anterior teeth?
Definition
cingulum
Term
What are the tooth numbers for the mandibular central incisors?
Definition
24 & 25
Term
When do the mand central incisors erupt?
Definition
6-7 years
Term
Which teeth are the smallest and simplest in the dentition?
Definition
mand central incisors
Term
Which teeth are the most symmetrical in the dentition?
Definition
mand central incisors
Term
What changes the symmetry of the max central incisors over time?
Definition
attrition of the incisal edge
Term
what trait do the mandibular incisors posses that may give them the appearance of bifurcation?
Definition
root concavities
Term
What is the best way to tell L from R for the mand central incisors?
Definition
CEJ higher on Mesial
Term
Is the mandibular central incisor smaller or larger than the lateral?
Definition
smaller
Term
Which direction does the incisal edge of the mand central incisor lean?
Definition
Lingual
Term
Is the mand central incisor wider La-Li or M-D
Definition
La-Li
Term
How does the root length compare to the crown length for the mand central incisor?
Definition
root is longer
Term
How many pulp canals and root horns does the mand central incisor have?
Definition
1 canal with 3 pulp horns
Term
Are developmental disturbances rare or common for the mand central incisors?
Definition
rare
Term
What is one of the possible developmental disturbances for the mand central incisor?
Definition
accessory root / bifurcation
Term
If the mand incisors have root bifurcation, which direction would the branches point?
Definition
Li-La
Term
What are the tooth numbers for the mandibular lateral incisors?
Definition
23 & 26
Term
When do the mandibular lateral incisors erupt?
Definition
7-8 years
Term
Which tooth appears tilted distally relative to the long axis of the tooth (bent at CEJ)
Definition
mandibular lateral incisors
Term
Are the marginal ridges of the mandibular lateral incisor deeper or shallower than the centrals?
Definition
deeper
Term
How many pulp canals and root horns does the mandibular lateral incisor have?
Definition
1 canal, 3 horns
Term
which teeth are more susceptible to calculus and stain in their lingual concavity?
Definition
mandibular incisors (lat more then central)
Term
Why are the mandibular incisors more susceptible to calculus and stain than the maxillary incisors?
Definition
submandibular and sublingual salivary glands are close to teeth which increases mineralization of the plaque layer
Term
What are 3 clinical considerations for the mandibular incisors?
Definition
1. increased plaque collection
2. norrow overlappying teeth- limited proximal space
3. attrition (dentin exposure and stain/sensitivity)
Term
What about the mandibular incisors makes instrumentation difficult? Which direction is access easier from?
Definition
oval root with concavities--> lingual
Term
what are the 4 distinguishing features for the maxillary central incisors>
Definition
D line angle shorter than medial from facial view
Square medial line angle
rounded distal line angle
mesial line angle nearly straight
Term
what is different about the root for mesiodens?
Definition
dwarfed root
Term
What is a tubercle? what tooth are they commonly found on?
Definition
accessory cusps on cingulum. Found on Max lat incisor
Term
What are three developmental disturbances associated with the max lateral incisors
Definition
microdontia (peg lateral)
anadontia (missing teeth)
tubercle
Term
which two anterior teeth have a distal offset cingulum?
Definition
max central incisor and mand lateral incisor
Term
where is the height of contour for all incisors?
Definition
cervical 3rd
Term
Where is the mesial contact for all incisors?
Definition
incisal 3rd
Term
Where is the distal contact for the max central incisor?
Definition
junction of incisal and middle 3rd
Term
Where is the distal contact for the max lateral incisor?
Definition
middle third or junction with incision third
Term
Where is the distal contact for the mandibular incisors?
Definition
incisal 3rd
Term
Which incisors have a root that is sharp at the apex and curves distally?
Definition
mandibular incisors
Term
What is a clinical consideration for anterior teeth that effects cleaning of the cervical third of teeth during brushing?
Definition
lips overhang the teeth
Term
What is a clinical consideration of the max central incisors in relation to the mamelons?
Definition
Depend on correct bit to be removed with attrition.
Term
What is the cause of dens in dente (viral, bacterial, etc.)
Definition
usually hereditary
Term
What are the clinical considerations for a tubercle?
Definition
can interfere with occlusion
Term
which anterior teeth are usually referred to as shovel-shaped
Definition
maxillary incisors
Term
what is avulsion?
Definition
complete displacement of the tooth from the socket
Term
For microdontia, what phase of tooth development does the disturbance occur?
Definition
proliferation
Term
which way do the roots of the maxillary lateral incisors curve?
Definition
toward the distal
Term
which way do the roots of the mandibular incisors curve?
Definition
toward the mesial
Term
What steps are taken to monitor and prevent complications from a deep distoliwngual marginal groove on the max lateral incisors?
Definition
repeated pocket depth probing and root exploration
Term
why are incisors prone to overcrowding? (2)
Definition
not enough space in the arch and medial drift as people age
Term
Are incisor roots wider La-Li or M-D?
Definition
La-Li (CHECK THIS AGAINST NOTES)
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