Quiz 4

Question 1

Which of the following structures or features are found in numbers of four in the oral cavity only during the permanent dentition period?

Answer 1

maxillary premolars

Question 2

The most prominent developmental groove on a posterior tooth that travels from the mesial-distal and separates the occlusal table buccal-lingually is known as the:

Answer 2

central groove

Question 3

An individual tooth may be recognized by which of the following landmarks?

Answer 3

developmental grooves

pits

Question 4

The lingual embrasures are ordinarily larger than the facial embrasures. The reason for this is because:

Answer 4

most teeth are narrower on the lingual surface than on the facial surface

Question 5

The surface of the tooth that lies next to the lips or cheeks in either anterior or posterior teeth is most correctly designated as:

Answer 5

facial

Question 6

Of the following dental structures, which is (are) found on both anterior and posterior permanent teeth?

Answer 6

marginal ridges