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  2. Curve of Spee - Wikipedia

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    In anatomy, the Curve of Spee (also called von Spee's curve or Spee's curvature) is defined as the curvature of the mandibular occlusal plane beginning at the canine and following the buccal cusps of the posterior teeth, continuing to the terminal molar. According to another definition the curve of Spee is an anatomic curvature of the occlusal ...

  3. Maxillary canine - Wikipedia

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    The right deciduous maxillary canine is known as "C" and the left one "H". In international notation, the right deciduous maxillary canine is known as "53" and the left one "63". In the universal system of notation, the permanent maxillary canines are referred to by numbers. The right permanent maxillary canine is known as "6" and the left "11".

  4. Occlusal trauma - Wikipedia

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    Occlusal trauma; Secondary occlusal trauma on X-ray film displays two lone-standing mandibular teeth, the lower left first premolar and canine. As the remnants of a once full complement of 16 lower teeth, these two teeth have been alone in opposing the forces associated with mastication for some time, as can be evidenced by the widened PDL surrounding the premolar.

  5. Dental anatomy - Wikipedia

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    A cusp is an elevation on an occlusal surface of posterior teeth and canines. It contributes to a significant portion of the tooth's surface. Canines have one cusp. Maxillary premolars and the mandibular first premolars usually have two cusps. Mandibular second premolars frequently have three cusps--- one buccal and two lingual.

  6. Occlusion (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    Canine guidance during right lateral excursions (Institute of Dentistry University of Aberdeen) Canine Guidance. Dynamic occlusion that occurs on the canines (on the working side) during lateral excursions of the mandible. These teeth are best suited to accept horizontal forces in eccentric movements due to their long roots and good crown/root ...

  7. Dog anatomy - Wikipedia

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    The heaviest dog was an English Mastiff named Zorba, which weighed 314 pounds (142 kg). [2] The tallest known adult dog is a Great Dane that stands 106.7 cm (42.0 in) at the shoulder. [3] External anatomy (topography) of a typical dog: 1. Head 2. Muzzle 3. Dewlap (throat, neck skin) 4. Shoulder 5. Elbow 6. Forefeet 7. Croup (rump) 8. Leg (thigh ...

  8. Canine space - Wikipedia

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    Canine space infections may occur by spread of infection from the buccal space. [2] Signs and symptoms of a canine space abscess might include swelling that obliterates the nasolabial fold . If left untreated, infections of this space will eventually spontaneously drain via the medial or lateral canthus of the eye, as this is the path of least ...

  9. Tooth eruption - Wikipedia

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    There are 20 primary teeth and they typically erupt in the following order: (1) central incisor, (2) lateral incisor, (3) first molar, (4) canine, and (5) second molar. [13] As a general rule, four teeth erupt for every six months of life, mandibular teeth erupt before maxillary teeth, and teeth erupt sooner in females than males. [ 14 ]