DENTAL NOMENCLATURE

What are the major parts of a tooth

Crown, root, cementum, enamel, dentin, pulp, periodontal ligament, alveolar

What is the function of incisors

Cutting food

What is another name for canines

Cuspids

Why are canines called the “cornerstone” of the arch

They have long roots and help maintain arch stability

What is the function of premolars

Holding food (buccal cusps) and grinding food (lingual cusps)

What is the main function of molars?

Grinding and chewing food

How many cusps do molars have

Usually 4-5 cusps depending on location

Central incisor (primary teeth) Maxillary

Order : 1

Eruption Date: 6-10 months

Exfoliation Date: 6-7 years

Lateral incisor (primary teeth) Maxillary

Order : 2

Eruption Date: 9-12 months

Exfoliation Date: 7-8 years

First molar (primary teeth) Maxillary

Order : 3

Eruption Date: 12-18 months

Exfoliation Date: 9-11 years

Canine (primary teeth) Maxillary

Order : 4

Eruption Date: 16-22 months

Exfoliation Date: 10-12 years

Second molar (primary teeth) Maxillary

Order : 5

Eruption Date: 24-32 months

Exfoliation Date: 10-12 years

Central incisor (primary teeth)Mandibular

Order : 1

Eruption Date: 6-10 months

Exfoliation Date: 6-7 years

Lateral incisor (primary teeth)Mandibular

Order : 2

Eruption Date: 7-10 months

Exfoliation Date: 7-8 years

Canine (primary teeth) Mandibular

Order : 4

Eruption Date: 16-22 months

Exfoliation Date: 9-12 years

First Molar (primary teeth)Mandibular

Order : 3

Eruption Date: 12-18 months

Exfoliation Date: 9-11 years

Second molar (primary teeth)Mandibular

Order : 5

Eruption Date: 20-32 months

Exfoliation Date: 10-12 years

Central incisor (permanent teeth) Maxillary

Order : 2

Eruption Date: 7-8 years

Lateral incisor (permanent teeth) Maxillary

Order : 3

Eruption Date: 8-9 years

Canine (permanent teeth) Maxillary

Order : 6

Eruption Date: 11-12 years

First premolar (permanent teeth)Maxillary

Order : 4

Eruption Date: 10-11 years

Second premolar (permanent teeth)Maxillary

Order : 5

Eruption Date: 11-12 years

First molar (permanent teeth) Maxillary/ Mandibular

Order : 1

Eruption Date: 6-7 years

Second molar (permanent teeth) Maxillary

Order : 7

Eruption Date: 12-13 years

Third molar (permanent teeth)Maxillary/ Mandibular

Order : 8

Eruption Date: 17-21 years

Central Incisor (permanent teeth) Mandibular

Order : 2

Eruption Date: 6-7 years

Lateral incisor (permanent teeth)Mandibular

Order: 3

Eruption Date: 7-8 years

Canine (permanent teeth) Mandibular

Order : 4

Eruption Date: 9-10 years

First premolar (permanent teeth) Mandibular

Order : 5

Eruption Date: 10-11 years

Second premolar (permanent teeth) Mandibular

Order : 6

Eruption Date: 11-12 years

Second molar (permanent teeth) Mandibular

Order : 7

Eruption Date: 11-13 years