General Dentistry

Question 1

Maxilla

Answer 1

The maxilla holds the top teeth in place and supports muscles involved in chewing and facial expressions. It is a major bone in the face. Also called upper jaw.

Question 2

Mandible

Answer 2

The mandible is the largest and strongest bone in the face. It forms the lower part of the jaw and part of the mouth. The mandible is the only moveable bone of the skull and is attached to muscles involved in chewing and other mouth movements.

Question 3

Oral Cavity

Answer 3

The entranceway into the digestive system containing both primary and accessory organs of digestion.

Question 4

Parts of the Oral Cavity

Answer 4

• Oral Vestibule
• The Oral Cavity Proper

Question 5

Oral Cavity Proper

Answer 5

• Hard Palate
• Soft Palate
• Tonsil
• Uvula
• Tongue
• Gingiva
• Vestibule of Mouth

Question 6

Occlusion

Answer 6

(dentistry), the manner in which the upper and lower teeth come together when the mouth is closed.

Question 7

Dentition

Answer 7

the characteristic arrangement, kind, and number of teeth in a given species at a given age

Question 8

PRIMARY/DECIDUOUS DENTITION

Answer 8

baby or milk teeth, 10 teeth

Question 9

PERMANENT/ SECONDARY DENTITION

Answer 9

Succedaneous teeth: total of 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth

Question 10

Anterior and Anterior Teeth

Answer 10

• The direction towards the front of the head or the lips
• Incisors and canines

Question 11

Posterior and Posterior Teeth

Answer 11

• At the back
• Premolars/Bicuspids and Molars

Question 12

Tooth Surfaces

Answer 12

• Labial/Facial
• Buccal
• Palatal
• Lingual
• Incisal
• Occlusal
• Mesial
• Distal

Question 13

List the types of the Teeth

Answer 13

• Central Incisor
• Lateral Incisor
• Canines
• Pre Molars/Bicuspid
• Molars

Question 14

Labial/Facial

Answer 14

The side of a tooth that is adjacent to (or the direction towards) the inside of the lips.

Question 15

Buccal

Answer 15

The side of a tooth that is adjacent to (or the direction towards) the inside of the cheek.

Question 16

Palatal

Answer 16

The side of a tooth adjacent to (or the direction towards) the palate.

Question 17

Lingual

Answer 17

The side of a tooth adjacent to (or the direction towards) the tongue.

Question 18

Incisal

Answer 18

The direction towards the biting edge of anterior teeth.

Question 19

Occlusal

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The direction towards the biting surface of posterior teeth.

Question 20

Mesial

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It’s the forward side of the tooth that is closest to the midline of the face.

Question 21

Distal

Answer 21

It’s the tooth surface that is away from the midline of the face. It’s also known as the backside of the face.

Question 22

Oral Prophylaxis

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A procedure done for the teeth cleaning. It removes tartar and plaque build-up from the surfaces of the teeth as well as those hidden in between and under the gums.

Question 23

Diagnosis

Answer 23

The process of observing, examining, and identifying a disease base on the signs and symptoms.

Question 24

Odonto

Answer 24

Teeth

Question 25

-algia

Answer 25

Ache/Pain

Question 26

Genesis

Answer 26

The Beginning

Question 27

3 Tonsils of the Mouth

Answer 27

• Pharyngeal Tonsil
• Palatine Tonsil
• Lingual Tonsil

Question 28

Hard Palate

Answer 28

is a thin horizontal bony plate made up of two bones of the facial skeleton, located in the roof of the mouth.

Question 29

Soft Palate

Answer 29

moveable, consisting of muscle fibers sheathed in mucous membrane.

Question 30

Tonsil

Answer 30

two lymph nodes located on each side of the back of the throat.

Question 31

Uvula

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is a conic projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate.

Question 32

Tongue

Answer 32

is a muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication, and is used in the act of swallowing.

Question 33

Gingiva

Answer 33

surround the teeth and provide a seal around them.

Question 34

Vestibule of Mouth

Answer 34

the area between the cheeks, teeth, and lips,