Teeth And Supporting Structures Flashcards
1
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Functions of Teeth
A
Mastication Shaping of the face Speech Protective Prehensile
2
Q
Dental consonants
A
F, S, T
3
Q
Portion covered by enamel whether erupted or not erupted
A
Crown
4
Q
That part of the tooth covered by enamel from the cervix or neck to the tip of the crown
A
Anatomical Crown
5
Q
That part of the tooth visible in the mouth and exposed to oral fluids
A
Clinical crown
6
Q
That part of the tooth covered by cementum from the cervix to the apex of the root
A
Anatomical root
7
Q
That part pf the tooth still implanted and surrounded by periodontium
A
Clinical Root
8
Q
Junction where enamel meets crmentum
A
Cervical line/ cervix/ neck