teeth

Question 1

what are the 4 structures of the teeth?

Answer 1

enamel
dentin
pulp- fills central cavity, BV, nerves and lymph
cementum-bone like substance covering the root

Question 2

what are the 3 parts of a tooth?

Answer 2

crown
neck
root

Question 3

what is the root covered with?

Answer 3

cementum

Question 4

what is another name for gums?

Answer 4

gingivae

Question 5

what are the 4 types of teeth?

Answer 5

incisors
canines
premolars
molars

Question 6

what are incisors used for?

Answer 6

cutting

Question 7

what are canines used for?

Answer 7

puncturing and tearing

Question 8

what are premolars used for?

Answer 8

grinding

Question 9

what are molars used for?

Answer 9

grinding

Question 10

what are the 5 surfaces of the teeth?

Answer 10

labial- incisors and canines; buccal- premolar and molar
lingual- facing tongue
mesial- anterior, toward midline
distal- posterior
occlusal- chewing surface

Question 11

how many deciduous teeth?

Answer 11

2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molars in each quadrant totaling 20

Question 12

how many permanent teeth?

Answer 12

total of 32

Question 13

maxillary teeth are innervated by?

Answer 13

superior alveolar branches from maxillary division of trigeminal

Question 14

mandibular teeth are innervated by?

Answer 14

inferior alveolar nerve from mandibular division of trigeminal