Dental anatomy summary

Dental anatomy chart

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1. Incisors.
Your incisors are the most visible teeth in your mouth.
2. Canines.
Canine teeth get their name because they resemble a dog's fangs.
3. Premolars.
Also called bicuspids, premolars sit between your canines and your molars (the teeth in the back of your mouth).
4. Molars.
Your molar teeth are in the very back of your mouth.

What are the objectives of dental anatomy?

Learning Objectives
Recognize and describe the normal anatomical structures of the oral cavity and the head and neck.
Recite the name, Universal number and function of each type of tooth, both primary and permanent.
Differentiate between the tissues of the teeth.
List where each type of tooth is located in the mouth._{Mar 14, 2022}.

What is the general anatomy of the teeth?

The tooth has two anatomical parts, the crown and the root.
The crown is the top part that is exposed and visible above the gum (gingiva).
It is covered with enamel, which protects the underlying dentine.
The root of a tooth descends below the gum line anchoring the tooth in the mouth..

What is the summary of dentition?

The dentition consists of the teeth found in the maxilla and the mandible.
Teeth articulate with bone via the alveoli or tooth sockets.
For the upper dentition, the tooth sockets occur in the maxillae; in the lower dentition they are in the mandible..