Anatomy Of The Tooth

Question 1

A hard calcified structure found in the jaws or mouths

Answer 1

Tooth

Question 2

Two types of dentition

Answer 2

Primary dentition (deciduous teeth)
Secondary dentition (primary teeth)

Question 3

First teeth to erupt into the oral cavity and also called a baby teeth

Answer 3

Primary dentition (deciduous teeth)

Question 4

These are the permanent teeth consisting of 32 teeth in total

Answer 4

Permanent dentition

Question 5

The hardest outer layer of the tooth and hardest mineral substance in the body

Answer 5

Enamel

Question 6

Surrounds the entire pulp
Yellow in appearance and it greatly affects the color of the tooth

Answer 6

Dentin

Question 7

Is a specialized calcifies substance covering the root of the tooth

Answer 7

Cementum

Question 8

Inner portion of the tooth
Consists of living blood vessels, connective tissue and large nerves

Answer 8

Pulp

Question 9

Is the majority of the tooth and visible

Answer 9

Crown

Question 10

Foundation of the tooth. It is hidden below the gum line

Answer 10

Root

Question 11

What are the four types of teeth

Answer 11

Incisors
Canines
Pre molars
Molars

Question 12

A persons eager front teeth with four on top and four on the bottom
Their main function is to bite food

Answer 12

Incisors

Question 13

The sharp teeth located outside the incisors it’s function is to help tear their food

Answer 13

Canines

Question 14

Are called bicuspids, can chew and tear food. They are somewhat flat with ridges on top, and there are four on each side

Answer 14

Premolars

Question 15

Also chew and grind food, yet they are stronger than pre molars and they work with the tongue to help swallow food

Answer 15

Molars