Dental Anatomy Chapters 1 & 2 Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

Dental Anatomy Chapters 1 & 2 Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+ What is the term for teeth that are misaligned or crowded? Malocclusion What is the function of the contact area between teeth? Prevents food impaction and stabilizes the arch What is the term for the area of the tooth closest to the midline of the dental arch? Mesial What is the term for the area of the tooth farthest from the midline? Distal What is the hardest substance in the human body? Enamel 2 Which tissue forms the core of the tooth beneath the enamel and cementum? Dentin Which anatomical structure protects the pulp and provides insulation? Dentin What tissue connects the cementum of the tooth root to the alveolar bone? Periodontal ligament Which dental tissue is most sensitive to pain and temperature? Pulp What is the role of cementum in the periodontium? Anchors the tooth to the surrounding bone Which permanent teeth replace primary molars? Premolars 3 Which part of the gingiva fills the space between two adjacent teeth? Interdental papilla What is the name of the opening at the tip of the root through which nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth? Apical foramen What is the term for the area of a tooth surface that faces toward the cheek in the posterior region? Buccal What is the term for the natural, protective function of teeth touching one another during chewing? Occlusion What is the visible part of the tooth in the mouth called? Crown 4 What part of the tooth is embedded in the jawbone? Root What tissue covers the anatomic crown of the tooth? Enamel What is the name of the inner tissue that forms the bulk of the tooth structure? Dentin Which tissue contains the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth? Pulp What is the name of the surface of the tooth that faces the lips or cheeks? Facial Which surface of an anterior tooth faces the tongue? Lingual