Dental/teeth in the digestive system

Question 1

Teeth

Answer 1

modified bone

Question 2

crown

Answer 2

the part of the teeth that are exposed above the gums

Question 3

Root

Answer 3

the part of the tooth that fits intro the socket

Question 4

Neck

Answer 4

connects the crown to the root

Question 5

Enamel

Answer 5

this is the outer covering of the tooth which is the hardest substance in the body

Question 6

Dentin

Answer 6

softer tissue that is beneath the enamel and makes up most of the tooth

Question 7

Pulp cavity

Answer 7

loose connective tissue in the center of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves

Question 8

Cementum

Answer 8

calcified connective tissue that covers the surface of the roots

Question 9

periodontal ligament

Answer 9

a ligament that anchors the tooth in the bony socket

Question 10

When does permanent dentition occur? (when do we get all of our teeth)

Answer 10

occurs by the mid teens except the third molars

Question 11

When do we develop third molars/wisdom teeth?

Answer 11

ages 17-25

Question 12

What is primary dentition

Answer 12

basically emerging of baby teeth that later fall out

Question 13

Deciduous teeth are also known as

Answer 13

baby teeth

Question 14

when do deciduous teeth emerge?

Answer 14

between 6 months and 2 years

Question 15

When do most deciduous teeth/baby teeth fall out?

Answer 15

between the ages of 6-12

Question 16

What are the main diseases associated with the teeth?

Answer 16

1. Cavities or caries
2. Dental plaque
3. Gingivitis
4. Periodontitis

Question 17

Cavities or caries

Answer 17

the deterioration of the enamel and dentin by bacteria

Question 18

dental plaque

Answer 18

a film of sugar and bacteria that adhere to the root.

Question 19

Gingivitis

Answer 19

inflammation of the gums usually due to an accumulation of plaque on the teeth

Question 20

Periodontitis

Answer 20

an infection of the tissue around the teeth due to excess plaque

Question 21

which disease associated with teeth leads to the loss of teeth?

Answer 21

Periodontitis

Question 22

what leads to calcium dissolving in the teeth?

Answer 22

when you have dental plaque, the combination/metabolism of sugar and bacteria releases acids which dissolve the calcium in the tooth.