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sets of teeth present at birth
2 sets
baby teeth =
deciduous teeth
2nd set of teeth are the ...
permanent teeth
deciduous teeth fall out between what ages
5-12
teeth are classified according to...
shape and function
4 teeth classification
incisors, canines, premolars and molars
chisel-chaped teeth used to bite off pieces of food
incisors
eyeteeth/cuspids =
canines
teeth that pierce and tear food
canines
teeth that grind and mash food with a tremendous crushing power
premolars/molars
pin fleshy tissue which surronds teeth
gingiva (gums)
gingiva =
gums
3 main teeth parts
crown, neck, root
covered in enamel, hardest substance in body; gives
teeth a white appearance and protects them from friction
crown
beneath the enamel; considerably softer than enamel and is a yellowish, bony tissue
dentin
nnermost part of tooth; filled with dental pulp, a loose connective tissue containing the nerve endings and blood vessels
pulp cavity
supplies tooth with nutrients and sensation, may become infected or even die when a tooth is damaged by a low or by a deep cavity,
dental pulp
root canal procedure must be
performed when...
dental pulp becomes infected or dies
protective layer that covers the root of tooth
cementum
holds tooth in place
periodontal membrane
where the crown and root meet near the gum line is called the...
neck of tooth
cavities =
caries
build up of sugar, bacteria, and other debris that adheres to the surface of the teeth. These trapped sugars then metabolize and produce an acid that dissolves the calcium salts within the teeth.
dental plaque
premolar =
bicuspid
tooth with broad crown that grinds food
molar