Dental Tissue

Question 1

Each root of a tooth consists of an ……… with dentin covered by enamel, a constant throughout the life of a tooth, except for attrition and other physical wear

Answer 1

Anatomic Crown

Question 2

Each root of a tooth within the jaw has dentin covered by …….

Answer 2

Cementum

Question 3

The inner part of the ……….. of both the crown and root of the tooth covers the most innermost pulp cavity

Answer 3

Dentin

Question 4

The …….. is an external line at the neck or cervix of the tooth and usually feels smooth or evenly grainy or possibly has a slight groove when explored

Answer 4

Cementoenamel Junction

Question 5

The ………….. of the upper jaw contains the roots of the maxillary teeth

Answer 5

Alveolar Process

Question 6

The ……… has a chamber and canal(s) with a apical foramen

Answer 6

Pulp Cavity

Question 7

The …….. of the crown and cementum of the root usually meet close to the cementoenamel junction with three interfaces possibly present

Answer 7

Enamel Layer

Question 8

The alveolar process of the lower jaw contains the roots of the …………… teeth

Answer 8

Mandibular

Question 9

The ……… is that part of the anatomic crown that is visable, subject to variability over time, related to gingival recession

Answer 9

Clinical Crown

Question 10

The height of the clinical crown is determined by the location of the marginal gingiva, which can change over time, especially with ……….. as the marginal gingiva receded toward the root

Answer 10

Gingival Recession