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1
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What are the four types of human teeth?

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Incisors, canines, premolars, molars

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2
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Which type of teeth are used for cutting food?

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Incisors

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3
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Which type of teeth are used for tearing food?

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Canines

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4
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Which type of teeth are used for grinding and crushing food?

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Premolars and molars

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5
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How many incisors do adults have in each quadrant of their mouth?

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How many canines do adults have in each quadrant of their mouth?

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How many premolars do adults have in each quadrant of their mouth?

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How many molars do adults have in each quadrant of their mouth?

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What is the hardest substance in the human body?

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Tooth enamel

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What is the function of tooth enamel?

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To protect the tooth from wear and tear

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What is the innermost part of the tooth called?

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Pulp

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12
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What is the function of the pulp in a tooth?

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Contains nerves and blood vessels, providing nourishment to the tooth

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13
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What is the name of the tissue that surrounds and supports the tooth?

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Periodontium

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14
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What is the main cause of tooth decay?

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Bacteria in the mouth producing acid

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15
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What is the condition called when teeth are misaligned?

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Malocclusion

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16
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What is the name of the process of removing tartar and plaque from teeth?

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Scaling

17
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What is the name of the hard deposit that forms on teeth due to mineralized plaque?

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Tartar

18
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What is the name of the sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth?

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Plaque

19
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What is the term for a tooth that has not erupted from the gum?

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Impacted tooth

20
Q

What is the name of the professional who specializes in treating teeth and oral health?

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Dentist

21
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What is the name of the professional who specializes in making and fitting dental appliances?

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Orthodontist

22
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What is the term for a tooth that has been replaced by an artificial tooth?

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Implant

23
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What is the term for the process of removing a tooth?

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Extraction

24
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What is the term for the surgical removal of gum tissue to expose more of a tooth’s structure?

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Gingivectomy

25
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What is the term for the process of filling a cavity in a tooth?

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Restoration

26
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What is the term for the process of straightening misaligned teeth?

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Orthodontics

27
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What is the term for the thin plastic or metal wire used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment?

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Retainer

28
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention and treatment of gum disease?

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Periodontics

29
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on root canal treatment?

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Endodontics

30
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the replacement of missing teeth?

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Prosthodontics

31
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the treatment of children’s teeth?

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Pediatric dentistry

32
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the correction of facial and jaw irregularities?

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Orthognathic surgery

33
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the mouth and jaw?

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Oral medicine

34
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the placement and restoration of dental implants?

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Implant dentistry

35
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the treatment of oral health issues in elderly patients?

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Geriatric dentistry

36
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the treatment of oral health issues in patients with special needs?

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Special care dentistry

37
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the study and treatment of oral diseases?

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Oral pathology

38
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What is the term for the branch of dentistry that focuses on the use of sedation in dental procedures?

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Sedation dentistry

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