Bath-Balogh: Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy,
3rd Edition
UNIT I: Introduction to Dental Structures
Test Bank
MATCHING
Match each item with the description below.
a. lymph nodes k. body
b. exostoses l. parathyroid
c. periodontal ligament m. vermilion
d. chin n. symphysis
e. labial frenum o. Fordyce’s spots
f. enamel p. notch
g. external nose q. anteriors
h. parotid papilla r. vertical dimension
i. philtrum s. buccal
j. rami t. tori
1. Need to be recorded in patient’s chart if palpable
2. Main feature of nasal region
3. Terminates in a thicker area of the midline of the upper lip at the tubercle of the upper
lip
,4. Mandibular feature between coronoid process and the condyle
5. Division of face into thirds
6. Glands that can be palpated close or within thyroid gland
7. Midline marking of mandible feature
8. Plural of ramus
9. Main feature of mental region
10. Loss of this border with excessive sun damage
11. Closest to inner cheek
12. Located at midline between the labial and alveolar mucosa on both dental arches
13. Elevation of tissue on inner part of buccal mucosa opposite the maxillary second molar
14. Small yellow elevations that increase with age
15. Heavy horizontal part of maxilla inferior to teeth
16. Attaches a tooth to bony surface of alveoli
,17. Hard outer layer of tooth crown
18. Incisors and canines
19. Slow growing masses in premolar area noted on radiographs
20. Maxillary arch bony growth that may be related to occlusal trauma
1. ANS: A PTS: 1
2. ANS: G PTS: 1
3. ANS: I PTS: 1
4. ANS: P PTS: 1
5. ANS: R PTS: 1
6. ANS: L PTS: 1
7. ANS: N PTS: 1
8. ANS: J PTS: 1
9. ANS: D PTS: 1
, 10. ANS: M PTS: 1
11. ANS: S PTS: 1
12. ANS: E PTS: 1
13. ANS: H PTS: 1
14. ANS: O PTS: 1
15. ANS: K PTS: 1
16. ANS: C PTS: 1
17. ANS: F PTS: 1
18. ANS: Q PTS: 1
19. ANS: T PTS: 1
20. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: New Key Terms, pages 1 and 9
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following oral landmarks may be noted on the soft palate?
a. Incisive papilla c. Palatine rugae
3rd Edition
UNIT I: Introduction to Dental Structures
Test Bank
MATCHING
Match each item with the description below.
a. lymph nodes k. body
b. exostoses l. parathyroid
c. periodontal ligament m. vermilion
d. chin n. symphysis
e. labial frenum o. Fordyce’s spots
f. enamel p. notch
g. external nose q. anteriors
h. parotid papilla r. vertical dimension
i. philtrum s. buccal
j. rami t. tori
1. Need to be recorded in patient’s chart if palpable
2. Main feature of nasal region
3. Terminates in a thicker area of the midline of the upper lip at the tubercle of the upper
lip
,4. Mandibular feature between coronoid process and the condyle
5. Division of face into thirds
6. Glands that can be palpated close or within thyroid gland
7. Midline marking of mandible feature
8. Plural of ramus
9. Main feature of mental region
10. Loss of this border with excessive sun damage
11. Closest to inner cheek
12. Located at midline between the labial and alveolar mucosa on both dental arches
13. Elevation of tissue on inner part of buccal mucosa opposite the maxillary second molar
14. Small yellow elevations that increase with age
15. Heavy horizontal part of maxilla inferior to teeth
16. Attaches a tooth to bony surface of alveoli
,17. Hard outer layer of tooth crown
18. Incisors and canines
19. Slow growing masses in premolar area noted on radiographs
20. Maxillary arch bony growth that may be related to occlusal trauma
1. ANS: A PTS: 1
2. ANS: G PTS: 1
3. ANS: I PTS: 1
4. ANS: P PTS: 1
5. ANS: R PTS: 1
6. ANS: L PTS: 1
7. ANS: N PTS: 1
8. ANS: J PTS: 1
9. ANS: D PTS: 1
, 10. ANS: M PTS: 1
11. ANS: S PTS: 1
12. ANS: E PTS: 1
13. ANS: H PTS: 1
14. ANS: O PTS: 1
15. ANS: K PTS: 1
16. ANS: C PTS: 1
17. ANS: F PTS: 1
18. ANS: Q PTS: 1
19. ANS: T PTS: 1
20. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: New Key Terms, pages 1 and 9
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following oral landmarks may be noted on the soft palate?
a. Incisive papilla c. Palatine rugae
