Anatomy

Gingival Sulcus Question 1. Fossa. Answer: It is an irregular depression or concavity found on the tooth surface. Depending on their locations, they are named as: Lingual fossa - on the lingual surface of incisor. Central fossa - On the occlusal surface of molars. Triangular fossa - On occlusal surfaces of molars & premolars mesial or distal to the … [Read more...] about Gingival Sulcus

Mamelons On Teeth "What are mamelons on teeth? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Pits. Answer: These are small or pin-point deep depressions in enamel, sometimes in dentin. Site: At the junction of developmental grooves or at the terminals of those grooves. The central pit is located in the central fossa. Fossa of molars where developmental … [Read more...] about Mamelons On Teeth

Crown Question 1. Crown. Answer: Each tooth is made up of a crown and root. The crown is covered by enamel The junction between the crown and root is called Cemento Enamel Junction (CEJ) or cervical line. The main bulk of the crown is made up of dentin. It also contains a pulp chamber. It has An incisal edge in incisors One cusp in canine … [Read more...] about Crown

Tooth Eruption Question 1. The sequence of the eruption of deciduous teeth. Answer: The order of eruption of deciduous teeth is as follows: A B D C E Lower central incisor Upper central incisor Lower lateral incisor Upper lateral incisor First molars Canines Second molars. The first tooth starts erupting at 62 months and the last tooth by 3 … [Read more...] about Tooth Eruption

Tooth Eruption Question 1. Define eruption and shedding. Answer: Eruption was used to denote the tooth's emergence through the gingiva. Then, it becomes more completely defined to mean continuous tooth movement from the dental bud to occlusal contact. Shedding: The physiologic process resulting in the elimination of the deciduous dentition is called shedding … [Read more...] about Tooth Eruption