DEN200 Quiz Flashcards
True or False: The surface of anterior teeth that will face the lips is called the facial
True
True or False: The ‘U’ shaped ridge or elevation of enamel that is located on the lingual cervical surface of the anterior teeth is called a cingulum.
True
True or False: The mandibular anterior teeth are larger in size than the maxillary anterior teeth.
False
True or False: The wisdom teeth are known as your 2nd molars in the adult dentition.
False
True or False: On average a child has 20 primary teeth by the age of 3.
True
True or False: For adult dentition, there are a total of 30 teeth.
False
True or False: In the dental arch, the first molar is the most mesial towards the midline.
True
True or False: A point, or projection, or elevation, as on the crown of a tooth is known as a cusp.
True
True or False: If there is a presence of primary and permanent teeth in the mouth, this is known as mixed dentition.
True
How many roots are normally found on a maxillary molar?
3
True or False: The anterior teeth are located in the back of the mouth.
False
What is another name for in between the teeth?
interproximal
What surface of the tooth is located away from the midline?
distal surface
What anatomy is located near the end of the root?
apex
What is the most well known or prominent developmental groove on the occlusal surface of the posterior teeth known as?
central groove
On the maxillary first molars, what is the 5th cusp that is located on the mesial lingual surface called?
cusp of Carabelli
How many molars are there in adult dentition?
12
The three bumps or bulges on the incisal edge of a recently erupted central incisor is known as?
mamelons
When a tooth has two roots it’s considered what?
bifurcated
What is the anatomy or dental tissue that covers the crown of each tooth called?
enamel
What is a developmental formed depression, or hole, in the occlusal surface of a tooth called?
pit
What is the soft inward part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves?
pulp
What teeth in a dental arch are located at or toward the back of the mouth?
posterior
What would be the four sections of the mouth called in each dental arch?
quadrant
What teeth would have a distinguishing, or a noticeable feature of an oblique ridge?
maxillary molars
What is the developing groove stems from an imperfect union where the lobes come together?
fissure
When dental arches are divided into two halves at the midline which created sections, what is this called?
quadrants
The make up of a set of teeth in their natural position and are arranged in 2 dental arches is called:
dentition
What is the part of the tooth that is covered with enamel called?
anatomical crown
What is the proper name for a gap or space typically found between teeth #8 and #9?
diastema
