2. Define the four sections of a tooth
What is this opening called and why is it there? Why is it possible to have a toothache?
Add the sections of a tooth to your drawing. You will have to label these on your test.

3. Crown is to root as enamel is to cementum
Sections of a tooth
Only covers the crown
Only covers root
Think of the innermost sections as “PD” (pulp and dentin)
Crown is to root as enamel is to cementum

4. Tooth anatomy Crown Cervix Root Apex (apical foramen) Enamel Cementum
(4)Parts of a tooth
(4) Sections of a tooth
Crown
Cervix
Root
Apex (apical foramen)
Enamel
Cementum
Dentin
Pulp E P D C
Remember: “PD”, “EC”
Pulp, Dentin and Enamel, Cementum
A tooth gaining its crown

5. dentition Copy this chart in your notes Primary
(deciduous; milk teeth, baby teeth)
Mixed
Succedaneous (permanent)
Born with 44 teeth buds
Occurs between 5-12 years old
Eruption begins at 5-6 years old
Eruption 6 months
Replacement occurs until years old when 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) erupt
32 teeth should be “in place” by 12 years old (3rd molars won’t completely erupt until years old)
All 20 teeth present at 2-3 years old (labeled A-T)
Labeled 1-32
Used for mastication, speech, maintain spacing

6. How old is this child? Deciduous dentition

7. Deciduous dentition

8. Mixed Dentition
Deciduous Dentition

9. How old is this child? Mixed dentition

10. This person is at least how old? Succedaneous dentition

11. Which dentition consists of 32 teeth?
Dentition review
Which dentition consists of 32 teeth?
Which dentition consists of 20 teeth?
Which dentition consists of both deciduous and succedaneous teeth?
When do primary teeth begin to erupt?
What age does mixed dentition occur?
When do permanent teeth begin to erupt?
At what age should the 3rd molars erupt?
How are deciduous teeth labeled?
How are succedaneous teeth labeled?
What is the function of primary dentition?

14. Draw the deciduous and the succedaneous dentitions (p
Draw the deciduous and the succedaneous dentitions (p ) on your paper. Draw side by side like on the precious slide.