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        | what is the function of incisors? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of canines? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of premolars? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of canines? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of premolars? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of molars? |  | Definition 
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        | the natural teeth in the jaw bones |  | 
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        | baby teeth. also called deciduous dentition |  | 
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        | adult teeth, secondary dentition |  | 
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        | Universal tooth designation system |  | Definition 
 
        | tooth naming system most commonly used in the states. Primary teeth are A-T. Secondary teeth are 1-32. Starts with maxillary right, moves clock wise ending with mandibular right. |  | 
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        | International standards organization designation system (ISO) |  | Definition 
 
        | teeth are designated using a two digit code. The first digit refers to the quadrant and the second digit refers to the tooth within that quadrant. *probably not on quiz but may be on boards* |  | 
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        | how many periods of dentition are there, and what are they? |  | Definition 
 
        | 3, primary dentition period, mixed dentition period, permanent dentition period |  | 
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        | when does the primary dentition period occur? |  | Definition 
 
        | approximately between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. Starts with eruption of primary mandibular central incisors. Ends with the first permanent mandibular molar erupts. |  | 
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        | when does the mixed dentition period occur? |  | Definition 
 
        | approximately between the ages of 6 years and 12 years. Starts when first permanent mandibular molar erupts and ends when the last primary tooth is shed. |  | 
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        | When does the permanent dentition period occur? |  | Definition 
 
        | When the last primary tooth is shed |  | 
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        | portion of the crown covered by enamal |  | 
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        | visible tooth structure not covered by gingiva. CAN include portions of the root if root is visible. (can change over time if gingival recession/swelling occurs) |  | 
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        | portion of the root covered by cementum |  | 
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        | indentations in root surfaces |  | 
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        | imaginary line that is parallel to the long axis of the tooth |  | 
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        | biting surface of anterior teeth |  | 
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        | biting surface of posterior teeth |  | 
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        | the area between where two teeth meet |  | 
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        | the area where the crowns of two adjacent teeth touch each other on their proximal surfaces |  | 
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        | also called crest of curvature the greatest elevation of the tooth occlusocervically on a specific surface of the crown.
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        | triangular shaped space between 2 teeth created by the inward sloping of those teeth. It is continuous of the interproximal space. |  | 
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        | imaginary line formed by the junction of two surfaces on a tooth. The name is a combination of those two surfaces. eg where the mesial surface meets the occlusal surface it's called the mesio-occlusal. |  | 
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        | the junction of 3 surfaces on a tooth. eg the distolinguo-occlusal |  | 
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        | division of a crown into thirds. can be horizontal or vertical. Roots can also be divided into thirds. |  | 
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        | division of a crown into thirds. can be horizontal or vertical. Roots can also be divided into thirds. |  | 
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