DHY 124 - Dental Morphology and Function

1. Describe the types and functions of teeth
2. Name and identify the tooth surfaces
3. Describe the anatomical features of teeth
4. Name and describe the three primary systems of tooth numbering, and identify teeth using each system
5. Name the three dentition periods and explain the differences among them, including eruption and shedding sequence
6. Discuss the primary dentition, which includes:
   1. Compare and contrast the features of the primary and permanent dentitions
   2. The general and specific morphologic features of each tooth in the primary dentition
   3. Eruption sequence and dates
   4. Ideal occlusion with primary dentition
   5. Clinical considerations and integration with patient care
7. Discuss occlusion and malocclusion of teeth, which include:
   1. The terms occlusion (lateral and protrusive), centric occlusion, centric relation, centric stops, physiological rest position, and malocclusion
   2. Angle Classification of Malocclusion, mesial/distal step, flush terminal plane
   3. Evaluating and documenting malocclusion, overbite, and overjet
   4. Utilize the gnathic index 
   5. Clinical considerations and integration with patient care
8. Discuss the anterior permanent dentition, which includes:
   1. The location of each anterior permanent tooth
   2. Correct terminology when discussing features of the anterior permanent dentition
   3. The general and specific morphologic features of each tooth in the anterior permanent dentition
   4. Eruption sequence and dates
   5. Clinical considerations and integration with patient care
9. Discuss the posterior permanent dentition, which includes:
   1. The location of each posterior permanent tooth
   2. Correct terminology when discussing features of the posterior permanent dentition
   3. The general and specific morphologic features of each tooth in the posterior permanent dentition
   4. Eruption sequence and dates
   5. Clinical considerations and integration with patient care

     A.  Primary/Deciduous Dentition

     B.  Permanent Dentition

II.  Periods of the Various Dentitions                                                             

1. Deciduous/Primary
2. Mixed
3. Permanent

III.  Eruption and Shedding Periods                                                               

1. Primary/Deciduous Dentition
2. Permanent Dentition

IV.  Occlusion                                                                                                 

1. Normal
2. Malocclusion

1. Anterior
2. Posterior

V. Compare and Contrast Crown and Root Morphology of the Maxillary & Mandibular Anterior Teeth

1. Central Incisors
2. Lateral Incisors
3. Canines/Cuspids                                                                                        

VI. Compare and Contrast Crown and Root Morphology of the Maxillary & Mandibular Posterior Teeth

1. First Premolars/Bicuspids
2. Second Premolars/Bicuspids
3. First Molars
4. Second Molars
5. Third Molars

VII.  Compare and Contrast Root Morphology of the Deciduous Dentition   

1. Among all deciduous teeth
2. Between the permanent dentition and the primary dentition

Discussion 25-40%

In-class activities and/or group work 25-35%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
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