A. LOCATION OF INCISORS IN THE MOUTH Refer to Figure 2-1 or, better yet, to a model of the complete set of permanent teeth while becoming familiar with the location and Universal number of each incisor. There are four maxillary incisors: two central incisors (Universal numbers 8 and 9) ...
It can close its mouth behind the incisor teeth, which allows it to cut submerged vegetation without swallowing water. A wide variety of aquatic vegetation is consumed, including grains, roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves, cattails, water lilies, duckweed, and white clover. Mussels and snails, ...
Dental abnormalities of permanent teeth were seen in all 8 cases; 6 had missing lower incisors. Five patients had uniquely abnormal upper incisor teeth shape; the upper incisors had a 'flat head' screwdriver-shaped appearance. Other dental abnormalities included missing lower lateral incisors, ...
blesmol, (family Bathyergidae), any of about a dozen species of burrowing African rodents that live in arid regions south of the Sahara (desert). Blesmols are highly adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They appear virtually neckless, having strong, blunt heads with incisor teeth protruding ...
The greatest dif-ference exists in the teeth, which in the new species are veiy large, the most prominent being the second and third molars in both jaws. The canines are thicker, and form a shorter curve ; the outer incisor of the upper series is also very much larger than the ...
Hares and rabbits of the family Leporidae and pikas of the family Ochotonidae belong to the order Lagomorpha. Initially categorized as rodents, the lagomorphs are divided based on having a second, small, peg-like upper incisor located behind the first, large, continuously growing front teeth, un...
They have low-crowned teeth, also known as brachydont, that do not have the formation of cement. They have 42 to 44 teeth in total, a dentition closer to those of the members of the Equidae family. Their incisors are chisel-shaped, with the third large, conical upper incisor isolated by...
Canines—The two sharp teeth located next to the front incisor teeth in mammals that are used to grip and tear. Also called cuspids. Carnassials—The last upper premolar teeth in the mouths of cats and other carnivores, adapted to shear or puncture food. Carnassial teeth often cause puncture...
width/Right central incisor position: 6.5 × 5.5 mm). The postoperative course was uneventful, and the case was prosthetically rehabilitated with an implant-supported hybrid prosthesis. Table 1. Classification of anterior maxillary bone atrophy and routine clinical treatment protocol for multiple ...
The greatest dif-ference exists in the teeth, which in the new species are veiy large, the most prominent being the second and third molars in both jaws. The canines are thicker, and form a shorter curve ; the outer incisor of the upper series is also very much larger than the ...