Soft Tissues Of The Oral Cavity

Question 1

Periodontium

Answer 1

Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth

Question 2

Gingiva

Answer 2

Specialized mucous membrane that covers the bone of the dental arches and surrounds the neck of the teeth

Question 3

Sulcus

Answer 3

Area of space between a tooth and surrounding gigiva

Question 4

Maxillary arch

Answer 4

Upper jaw

Question 5

Mandibular arch

Answer 5

Lower jaw

Question 6

Dentition

Answer 6

Natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaws

Question 7

Teeth used for biting and tearing

Answer 7

Incisors and canines (cuspids)

Question 8

Teeth used for chewing and grinding

Answer 8

Premolars (bicuspids) and molars

Question 9

Primary dentition

Answer 9

Deciduous dentition, baby teeth

Question 10

Occlusion

Answer 10

Any contact between the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth