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8. When a person has both primary and permanent teeth together, this is called _______.
9. The permanent dentition is also known as _______.
10.
Which teeth are sometimes called the “wisdom teeth”?
11.
A small, deep point on the occlusal or buccal surface of molars is called a _______.
Check your answers with those on page 52.
Dental Terminology and Anatomy
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NOTES
Self-Check 1
1. tongue
2. dorsal
3. ventral
4. frenum
5. parotid
6. uvula
7. saliva
8. sublingual
9. ductless
Self-Check 2
1. g
2. j
3. d
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. i
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A n s w e r s
A n s w e r s
8. f
9. e
10. h
Self-Check 3
1. 16
2.
The ability of the lower jaw to move
3.
Temporomandibular joint—the movable hinge where the
maxilla and mandible meet
4.
tough connective tissue
5. Primary
6.
Primary lateral incisor
7. Maxillary
8.
mixed dentition
9.
secondary dentition
10.
The mandibular and maxillary third molars
11. pit
Self-Check Answers
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