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DG1002 - FOUNDATION CK > Morphology & Terminology > Flashcards

Morphology & Terminology Flashcards

1
Q

Which tooth landmark is being described?

- elevation on the crown making up a divisional part

A

cusp

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2
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Which tooth landmark is being described?

- smaller elevation produced by extra formation of enamel (not typical)

A

tubercle

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3
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Which tooth landmark is being described?

- on the lingual/palatal surface of anterior teeth - cervical third

A

cingulum

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4
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What is the name of the opening at the apex of the root where nerves and blood supply enters a tooth?

A

apical foramen

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5
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Which tooth tissue is being described?

  • covers crown
  • hardest substance in human body
  • semi-translucent
  • brittle
  • after initial completion, new tissue cannot be formed
  • rods
A

enamel

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6
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Which tooth tissue is being described?

  • largest component of tooth
  • softer than enamel, harder than cementum
  • contributes to tooth colour
  • can form throughout life - reparative
  • tubules with odontoblastic processes
A

dentine

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7
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Which tooth tissue is being described?

  • covers root
  • softer than dentine
  • formed continuously throughout life
  • similar to bone
  • site of attachment of periodontal ligament
A

cementum

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8
Q

Which tooth tissue is being described?

  • soft tissue
  • composed of connective tissue, blood & lymph vessels, nerves and other cellular components
  • functions: formative, nutritive and sensory
A

dental pulp

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9
Q

How many roots does a canine tooth have?

A

maxillary - 1

mandibular - 1 (2)

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10
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How many roots does a premolar tooth have?

A

maxillary - 1-2

mandibular - 1

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How many roots does a molar tooth have?

A

maxillary - 3

mandibular - 2

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12
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What are the 4 supporting structures grouped together known as?

A

periodontium

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13
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What are the 4 supporting structures of the tooth?

A
  • cementum
  • periodontal ligament
  • gingiva
  • alveolar bone
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14
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Which tooth feature is being described?

  • spaces that occur around proximal contacts
  • facilitates natural cleansing, helps allow food to escape and promote health of interdental area
A

embrasures

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15
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What are the 4 systems for tooth notation?

A
  1. FDI system
  2. Zsigmondy Palmer system
  3. ADA system
  4. Alphanumeric system
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16
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Which tooth notation system is shown on the image?

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FDI system

17
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Which tooth notation system is shown on the image?

A

Zsigmondy Palmer system

DG1002 - FOUNDATION CK (11 decks)

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