Tooth Flashcards
1
Q
the teeth are embedded in the upper _____ bone and lower ______ bone
A
maxilla
mandible
2
Q
four parts of the tooth
A
Crown
Root
Apex
Neck
3
Q
1
A
crown
4
Q
2
A
Enamel
5
Q
3
A
Dentin
6
Q
4
A
Pulp
7
Q
5
A
Root
8
Q
6
A
Apex
9
Q
7
A
Mucosa
10
Q
8
A
Gingiva
11
Q
tooth socket
A
alveoli
12
Q
what are teeth held in place by
A
periodontal ligaments
13
Q
another term for gums
A
gingiva
14
Q
surface of tooth toward the cheek
A
buccal
15
Q
surface of tooth toward lips
A
labial
16
Q
surface of tooth toward tongue (lower teeth)
A
lingual
17
Q
surface of tooth toward hard palate (upper teeth)
A
palatal
18
Q
surface of tooth toward midline
A
mesial
19
Q
surface of tooth away from midline
A
distal
20
Q
where teeth meet, chewing surface of teeth
A
occlusal