Certified Dental Assistant Exam practice questions with correct answers

Enamel CORRECT ANSWER the outermost layer of a tooth; the hardest material in the body; protects nerves and softer material inside the tooth Dentin CORRECT ANSWER Makes up the bulk of the tooth structures located around the pulp cavity and under the enamel within the anatomical crown. Pulp Chamber CORRECT ANSWER the center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp Root CORRECT ANSWER the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support Root Apex CORRECT ANSWER The entrance point of the nerve, blood vessels and connective tissue that constitutes the pulp. Incisors CORRECT ANSWER The 4 front teeth, known as the biting edge of the anterior teeth. Cuspids CORRECT ANSWER Teeth next to the incisors. One tooth per quadrant, primarily used in tearing/ripping food. Premolars CORRECT ANSWER function is holding and grinding; 4 mandible, 4 maxillary; 2-3 cusps; posterior teeth Molars CORRECT ANSWER The back 12 teeth, used to chew, 3 teeth per quadrant. Buccal CORRECT ANSWER Surface of the tooth adjacent to the cheek.