Module One

Question 1

the part of the tooth which is covered with enamel and which is normally visible in the mouth

Answer 1

Crown

Question 2

the part of the tooth which is covered with cementum, it helps hold to tooth in place in its bony socket

Answer 2

Root

Question 3

makes up the bulk of the tooth, protected by enamel or cementum, it protects the pulp

Answer 3

Dentin

Question 4

hard, bone-like covering of the root, it protects the dentin and holds the tooth in position by attaching to the periodontal ligaments

Answer 4

cementum

Question 5

hardest material in the body, it covers the crown of the tooth and protects the dentin

Answer 5

enamel

Question 6

the soft living, sensitive tissue of the tooth, it is the living portion of the tooth and contains blood vessels and nerves

Answer 6

Pulp

Question 7

the bone in the mouth that surrounds the teeth

Answer 7

alveolar bone

Question 8

fibers that attach the cementum of the tooth to the bone- holds the tooth to the socket

Answer 8

periodontal ligament fibers

Question 9

tissue inside the mouth

Answer 9

oral mucosa

Question 10

the gums; the pink firm specialized oral mucosa tissue that surrounds the teeth

Answer 10

gingiva