Anatomy Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Succedaneous | to follow primary teeth( permanent teeth) |
| Bifurcated | 2 roots, mandibular arch |
| Trifucated | 3 roots, maxillary arch |
| Anodontia | less than 32 teeth, genetics |
| Edentulous | patient has no teeth, they did at one time, may have dentures |
| Supernumerary | more than 32 teeth |
| Proximal Surface | when axial surfaces touch, ex: mesial and distal |
| Interproximal | going between proximal surfaces |
| Deciduous | Primary teeth(dentition) |
| Primary teeth | 1) baby teeth 2) milk teeth 3) primary 4) deciduous |
| Exfoliate/Exfoliation | to lose baby teeth |
| Mixed Dentition | to have some baby teeth and permanent teeth |
| Bruxism | grinding of teeth |
| Splayed | primary teeth have no long roots, roots are "spread" |
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