Teeth anatomy

Question 1

Cusp

Answer 1

pointed parts on top of a tooth

Question 2

Cementum

Answer 2

THin, hard tissue that covers the root

Question 3

Sublingual

Answer 3

Any area under the tongue

Question 4

Dentin

Answer 4

Hard layer under the enamel

Question 5

Calculus aka tartar

Answer 5

Hard deposit of minerals coated w/ plaque

Question 6

Alveolar bone

Answer 6

Bone underneath the gums that houses and holds each tooth

Question 7

Gingiva

Answer 7

Gums

Question 8

Labial

Answer 8

Relating to the lip surface

Question 9

Incisal

Answer 9

Anterior chewing surface (ex incisors, canines)

Question 10

Facial

Answer 10

Front of tooth; The surface that faces the cheeks or lips

Question 11

Pulp

Answer 11

• Soft tissue inside crown of tooth
• Contains blood vessels / nerves

Question 12

Lingual

Answer 12

The surface that faces the tongue

Question 13

Mesial

Answer 13

The surface that is closest to the midline of the face

Question 14

Distal

Answer 14

The surface that is away from the midline of the face

Question 15

Temporomandibular joint

Answer 15

Joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull

Question 16

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Answer 16

Pain, clicking, popping of the jaw

Question 17

Buccal

Answer 17

The surface towards the cheeks

Question 18

Periodontal Pocket

Answer 18

Deep are between a tooth and gum that result of gum disease

Question 19

Malocclusion

Answer 19

When the upper and lower teeth arent lined up well in order to bite

Question 20

Band

Answer 20

Metal ring placed around a tooth w/ cement as part of orthodontic treatment

Question 21

Periodontal ligament

Answer 21

Tissue between the cementum and the alveolar bone

Question 22

Palatal

Answer 22

Adjacent to the tounge

Question 23

Crown

Answer 23

Top of tooth

Question 24

Enamel

Answer 24

Hard calcium-rich surface of teeth

Question 25

Pulp chamber

Answer 25

Part of the pulp that’s in the crown

Question 26

Pulp Canal

Answer 26

Part of the pulp that occupies the root

Question 27

Bitewing

Answer 27

X- ray of the crowns of the upper and lower molars and premolars

Question 28

Bruxism

Answer 28

Unconscious habit of grinding or clenching teeth

Question 29

Dry socket

Answer 29

Pain and inflammation in a tooth socket after the tooth is removed

Question 30

Occlusal guard

Answer 30

Removable device that you wear over your teeth

Question 31

Retainer

Answer 31

Removable device thats worn to prevent teeth from moving

Question 32

Xerostomia

Answer 32

Dry mouth

Question 33

Erosion

Answer 33

Loss or wear of enamal

Question 34

Impacted tooth

Answer 34

Tooth thats blocked from erupting through the gums on time

Question 35

Occlusal

Answer 35

Chewing surface of tooth

Question 36

Proximal

Answer 36

Tooth surfaces that are next to each other (e.g., distal of lateral incisor and mesial of canine).

Question 37

Incisors

Answer 37

4 front teeth in both the upper and lower jaws

Question 38

Canines

Answer 38

• 4 canines in the oral cavity.
• 2 in the maxillary arch and 2 in the mandibular area.

Question 39

Premolars (Bicuspids)

Answer 39

• located behind and adjacent to the canines and are designed to crush and grind food.
• 8 premolars in the oral cavity.
• 2 in each quadrant of the mouth.

Question 40

Molars

Answer 40

The most posterior teeth in the mouth are the molars