Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
The teeth lie in the sockets of the maxillary alveolar process and
the alveolar portion of the body of the mandible, forming two arches
[10, 14]. According to the shape of the teeth, their anatomy, function,
and position, they are classiied as incisors, canines, premolars, and
molars. Their position in the arch is shown in Fig. 2.4. Most teeth have
identiiable features that distinguish them from others. To simplify
the identiication of teeth, they are classiied by a numbering system
(Fig. 2.5).
Figure 2.4
View of the lower arch.
Figure 2.5
Numbering system.
