Oral Anatomy

Primary Teeth Morphology Primary Teeth Morphology Dentition Primary teeth or deciduous teeth are commonly known as baby teeth, temporary teeth and milk teeth. The first primary tooth erupts into the oral cavity around 6 months of age. The dentition is completed by 2.5–3 years of age. They are 20 in number which includes two incisors, one canine and two primary molars per … [Read more...] about Morphology of Primary Teeth Notes

Chronology And Development Of The Dentition Human dentition consists of the primary dentition, the mixed dentition and the permanent dentition. The first evidence of tooth formation occurs by the sixth week of intrauterine life within the developing jaws. During the intrauterine periods of development, the jaws harbour the tooth buds of all the teeth that belong to both the … [Read more...] about Chronology And Development Of The Dentition Notes

Tooth Numbering Systems Dental Arches Notes Tooth Numbering Systems Dental anatomy is the study of the development, eruption, morphology, nomenclature, function, and identification of teeth in the human dentition and their correlation with shape, form, and function with other teeth in the same and opposing arch. The knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, and physiology is … [Read more...] about Tooth Numbering Systems Dental Arches Notes

Introduction To Dental Anatomy And Landmarks Tissues Of The Tooth The tissues of a tooth are enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. Enamel, dentin, and cementum are the hard tissues and are calcified. Pulp is a soft connective tissue. Enamel is the tissue that forms the outermost protective covering of the crown of the tooth. It is highly mineralized and rich in calcium … [Read more...] about Surfaces of the Teeth – An Overview of Dental Anatomy