Oral Anatomy

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

Orofacial Form And Function Size Of Crown And The Root Of A Tooth It is important that the crown and root of a tooth be proportional to each other. The function of the tooth depends on the size and shape of the root. The long root of the canine at the corners of the mouth and the trifurcated roots of the molar are meant to bear the shear forces and provide anchorage. … [Read more...] about Orofacial Complex: Form and Function

The Permanent Maxillary First Molars The maxillary molars are the largest teeth in the maxillary arch. They are the strongest and bulky teeth in the maxilla. The molars assist their antagonists, the mandibular molars and play a major role in chewing of food, i.e. Mastication. There are three molars in each quadrant of the maxilla, and thus, a total of six maxillary molars. … [Read more...] about The Permanent Maxillary First Molars Notes