, Dental
Anthropology, 2nd
Edition | Simon
Hillson | Complete
Test Bank |
Chapters 1-11 |
Latest 2026
Reference: Hillson, S. (2023). Dental anthropology (2nd ed.). Cambridge
University Press.
This test bank contains original questions and rationales created from
established anthropological and dental knowledge and aligned with the chapter
structure of the referenced text.
,Table of Contents
Dental Anthropology, 2nd Edition | Simon Hillson | Complete Test Bank | Chapters 1-11 |
Latest 2023 ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Dental Anatomy ................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2: Variation in Size and Shape of Teeth ........................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Occlusion ........................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Sequence and Timing of Dental Growth ..................................................................... 29
Chapter 5: Dental Enamel .................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 6: Dentine .............................................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 7: Dental Cementum ............................................................................................................ 50
Chapter 8: Histological Methods of Age Determination in Adult ............................................... 57
Chapter 9: Chemistry of Dental Tissues and Calculus .................................................................. 64
Chapter 10: Tooth Wear and Modification ..................................................................................... 70
Chapter 11: Dental Disease ............................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 1: Dental Anatomy
Question 1
Which dental tissue is the hardest substance in the human body and forms the
outer layer of the anatomical crown?
A) Dentine
B) Cementum
C) Enamel
D) Pulp
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct (C): Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, consisting
, of approximately 96% mineral (hydroxyapatite) by weight. It forms the
protective outer covering of the anatomical crown.
Incorrect (A): Dentine is a mineralized tissue beneath the enamel but is less
hard and contains organic components and tubules.
Incorrect (B): Cementum covers the tooth root and is softer than both
enamel and dentine.
Incorrect (D): Pulp is the soft tissue core containing nerves and blood
vessels, not a hard tissue.
Study Tip: "Enamel = hardest tissue, covers the crown. 'E for Enamel, E for
External.'"
Question 2
A forensic anthropologist is examining a tooth and notes that the crown
exhibits four cusps arranged in a square pattern. Which tooth is most likely
being examined?
A) Mandibular first molar
B) Maxillary first premolar
C) Mandibular central incisor
D) Maxillary canine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct (A): The mandibular first molar typically has five cusps but can
present with four; the arrangement is somewhat square or rectangular.
However, among molars, the characteristic four-cusp pattern is strongly
associated with the mandibular first molar (or lower molars generally).
Incorrect (B): Premolars are bicuspid and have only two cusps.
Incorrect (C): Incisors have a single incisal edge and lack cusps.
Incorrect (D): Canines have one pointed cusp.
Anthropology, 2nd
Edition | Simon
Hillson | Complete
Test Bank |
Chapters 1-11 |
Latest 2026
Reference: Hillson, S. (2023). Dental anthropology (2nd ed.). Cambridge
University Press.
This test bank contains original questions and rationales created from
established anthropological and dental knowledge and aligned with the chapter
structure of the referenced text.
,Table of Contents
Dental Anthropology, 2nd Edition | Simon Hillson | Complete Test Bank | Chapters 1-11 |
Latest 2023 ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Dental Anatomy ................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2: Variation in Size and Shape of Teeth ........................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Occlusion ........................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Sequence and Timing of Dental Growth ..................................................................... 29
Chapter 5: Dental Enamel .................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 6: Dentine .............................................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 7: Dental Cementum ............................................................................................................ 50
Chapter 8: Histological Methods of Age Determination in Adult ............................................... 57
Chapter 9: Chemistry of Dental Tissues and Calculus .................................................................. 64
Chapter 10: Tooth Wear and Modification ..................................................................................... 70
Chapter 11: Dental Disease ............................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 1: Dental Anatomy
Question 1
Which dental tissue is the hardest substance in the human body and forms the
outer layer of the anatomical crown?
A) Dentine
B) Cementum
C) Enamel
D) Pulp
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct (C): Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, consisting
, of approximately 96% mineral (hydroxyapatite) by weight. It forms the
protective outer covering of the anatomical crown.
Incorrect (A): Dentine is a mineralized tissue beneath the enamel but is less
hard and contains organic components and tubules.
Incorrect (B): Cementum covers the tooth root and is softer than both
enamel and dentine.
Incorrect (D): Pulp is the soft tissue core containing nerves and blood
vessels, not a hard tissue.
Study Tip: "Enamel = hardest tissue, covers the crown. 'E for Enamel, E for
External.'"
Question 2
A forensic anthropologist is examining a tooth and notes that the crown
exhibits four cusps arranged in a square pattern. Which tooth is most likely
being examined?
A) Mandibular first molar
B) Maxillary first premolar
C) Mandibular central incisor
D) Maxillary canine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct (A): The mandibular first molar typically has five cusps but can
present with four; the arrangement is somewhat square or rectangular.
However, among molars, the characteristic four-cusp pattern is strongly
associated with the mandibular first molar (or lower molars generally).
Incorrect (B): Premolars are bicuspid and have only two cusps.
Incorrect (C): Incisors have a single incisal edge and lack cusps.
Incorrect (D): Canines have one pointed cusp.
