General Question

Question 1

Child teeth name, how many and what?

Answer 1

Deciduous, primary teeth ( only 1,2,3 and two molars )

Question 2

Adult teeth name

Answer 2

Permanent, adult teeth

Question 3

Jaw names

Answer 3

Maxilla upper and mandible lower

Question 4

Anterior and posterior teeth for mandible and maxilla

Answer 4

Mandible = anterior 1-4
Maxilla = anterior only 1-3

Question 5

Tooth surface names

Answer 5

Proximal (distal mesial)
Labial
Buccal
Palatal/lingual

Question 6

Other name for cervix

Answer 6

Cervical line or

The Amelo-cemental junction

Question 7

Naming methods

Answer 7

Long hand - ie. upper right first molar
Federation dentaire international (FDI) - used in UK, Europe and GDH&S
Zsigmondy (palmar notation) - shows number in quadrant ie. L is upper left (however negative is that it’s unfriendly for computer systems)
Universal system (North America only (US7)) - teeth numbered from back of upper right to lower right

Question 8

Name for tip of root where pulp exits

Answer 8

Apex and apical forearm

Question 9

What periodontal fibres connect the tooth root to bone

Answer 9

Sharpey’s fibres

Question 10

What bone holds teeth in place

Answer 10

Alveolar bone

Question 11

Types of sensory nerves involved in periodontium

Answer 11

Mechanoreceptors -general sensation

Nociceptors - sensory for threat or damage