MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Primary dentition is smaller overall and has whiter enamel than permanent dentition. In the universal numbering system, primary dentition is represented by the capital letters A-T.
A
both sentences are true
B
first is true and second is false
C
first is false and second is true
D
both sentences are false
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are several tooth numbering systems used around the world. In the United States, the Universal System is the most commonly employed. The primary dentition is identified by the letters of the alphabet, A-T, while the permanent dentition is identified by the numbers 1-32.

Detailed explanation-2: -And while their enamel is also thinner, the enamel in baby teeth is generally whiter and more opaque, so less of the underlying yellow from the dentin is visible. The result of these small differences is that adult teeth are normally darker than baby teeth to begin with.

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