INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ANATOMY
Human dentition is described as :
Thecodont : Embedded in sockets of jaw bone
Diphyodont : Two sets of teeth present.
1. Primary dentition (Deciduous)
2. Permanent dentition (Succedaneous)
Heterodont : Different types of teeth present.
1. Incisors
2.Canine
3. Premolars
4. Molars
Primary / Deciduous dentition
Total tooth : 20
Tooth in each arch : Maxilla ( upper arch ) = 10
Mandible ( lower arch ) = 10
Tooth in each quadrant : 5
Formula for primary dentition
Maxilla
2 0 1 2 2 1 0 2
2 0 1 2 2 1 0 2
Mandible
, 2 = Incisor
1 = Canine
0 = Premolar
2 = Molar
Human dentition is described as :
Thecodont : Embedded in sockets of jaw bone
Diphyodont : Two sets of teeth present.
1. Primary dentition (Deciduous)
2. Permanent dentition (Succedaneous)
Heterodont : Different types of teeth present.
1. Incisors
2.Canine
3. Premolars
4. Molars
Primary / Deciduous dentition
Total tooth : 20
Tooth in each arch : Maxilla ( upper arch ) = 10
Mandible ( lower arch ) = 10
Tooth in each quadrant : 5
Formula for primary dentition
Maxilla
2 0 1 2 2 1 0 2
2 0 1 2 2 1 0 2
Mandible
, 2 = Incisor
1 = Canine
0 = Premolar
2 = Molar
