DENTAL EMBRYOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND ANATOMY EXAM 2026|2027
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Cervical, Middle, Incisal - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of an anterior crown surface horizontally to
designate specific tooth areas.
Cervical, Middle, Occlusal - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a posterior crown surface horizontally to
designate specific tooth areas.
Cervical, Middle, Apical - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a tooth root horizontally from CEJ to the root
tip
Distal, Middle, Mesial or
Labial, Middle, Lingual or
Buccal, Middle, Lingual - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a tooth crown vertically
Mixed Dentition - CORRECT ANSWER -A period of time when the primary teeth are still present with newly
erupted permanent teeth. Often called the "ugly duckling stage".
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,Dental Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the area of dental sciences dealing with the morphology, or form,
of the teeth; both crown and root.
3 Dentition Periods - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Primary Dentition - 6 months - 6 years; Starts with the arrival
of the first tooth and the dentition only has primary teeth present.
2) Mixed Dentition - 6 years - 12 years; Starts with the shedding of the primary teeth and the arrival of
the permanent teeth. Both primary and permanent teeth are present.
3) Permanent Dentition - After 12 years; Starts with the loss of the last primary tooth, only permanent
teeth are present.
Gingiva - CORRECT ANSWER -Gum tissue composed of mucosa surrounding maxillary and mandibular
teeth.
Gingival Recession - CORRECT ANSWER -The marginal gingiva recedes towards the root of the tooth
leaving the root of the tooth exposed.
Root concavities - CORRECT ANSWER -Surfaces of the root having indentations commonly occuring on the
proximal root surfaces of anterior and posterior teeth, and the buccal and lingual surfaces of molars.
Flossing may be less effective in these areas.
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, Cusp of Carabelli - CORRECT ANSWER -A fifth cusp that may form on the maxillary molars. Maxillary
molars usually have 4 cusps; 2 buccal cusps and 2 lingual cusps.
Alveolus - CORRECT ANSWER -Surrounding and supporting the tooth by the bony socket of a tooth; located
in the alveolar process of each jaw.
Tubercle - CORRECT ANSWER -A small elevation caused by over-calcification of the enamel occurring on
the marginal ridges of posterior teeth or on the cingulum of anterior teeth.
Alveolar Process - CORRECT ANSWER -The portion of the jaw which serves as a support for the tooth.
Lobe - CORRECT ANSWER -Is one of the primary sections of formation in the development of the crown.
Pulp - CORRECT ANSWER -Soft tissue of the tooth that furnishes the blood and nerve supply.
Pulp Cavity or Pulp Chamber - CORRECT ANSWER -The part of the pulp that is mainly in the crown. This is
bounded by dentin.
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UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Cervical, Middle, Incisal - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of an anterior crown surface horizontally to
designate specific tooth areas.
Cervical, Middle, Occlusal - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a posterior crown surface horizontally to
designate specific tooth areas.
Cervical, Middle, Apical - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a tooth root horizontally from CEJ to the root
tip
Distal, Middle, Mesial or
Labial, Middle, Lingual or
Buccal, Middle, Lingual - CORRECT ANSWER -The devision of a tooth crown vertically
Mixed Dentition - CORRECT ANSWER -A period of time when the primary teeth are still present with newly
erupted permanent teeth. Often called the "ugly duckling stage".
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,Dental Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the area of dental sciences dealing with the morphology, or form,
of the teeth; both crown and root.
3 Dentition Periods - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Primary Dentition - 6 months - 6 years; Starts with the arrival
of the first tooth and the dentition only has primary teeth present.
2) Mixed Dentition - 6 years - 12 years; Starts with the shedding of the primary teeth and the arrival of
the permanent teeth. Both primary and permanent teeth are present.
3) Permanent Dentition - After 12 years; Starts with the loss of the last primary tooth, only permanent
teeth are present.
Gingiva - CORRECT ANSWER -Gum tissue composed of mucosa surrounding maxillary and mandibular
teeth.
Gingival Recession - CORRECT ANSWER -The marginal gingiva recedes towards the root of the tooth
leaving the root of the tooth exposed.
Root concavities - CORRECT ANSWER -Surfaces of the root having indentations commonly occuring on the
proximal root surfaces of anterior and posterior teeth, and the buccal and lingual surfaces of molars.
Flossing may be less effective in these areas.
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, Cusp of Carabelli - CORRECT ANSWER -A fifth cusp that may form on the maxillary molars. Maxillary
molars usually have 4 cusps; 2 buccal cusps and 2 lingual cusps.
Alveolus - CORRECT ANSWER -Surrounding and supporting the tooth by the bony socket of a tooth; located
in the alveolar process of each jaw.
Tubercle - CORRECT ANSWER -A small elevation caused by over-calcification of the enamel occurring on
the marginal ridges of posterior teeth or on the cingulum of anterior teeth.
Alveolar Process - CORRECT ANSWER -The portion of the jaw which serves as a support for the tooth.
Lobe - CORRECT ANSWER -Is one of the primary sections of formation in the development of the crown.
Pulp - CORRECT ANSWER -Soft tissue of the tooth that furnishes the blood and nerve supply.
Pulp Cavity or Pulp Chamber - CORRECT ANSWER -The part of the pulp that is mainly in the crown. This is
bounded by dentin.
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