TCDHA Orofacial Exam Graded A+
Anatomical crown - ANSWER-Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
anklyoglossia - ANSWER-tongue-tied, short lingual frenulum
anterior proximal contact point - ANSWER-incisal third of the tooth
canines erupt and second molars - ANSWER-15-21 months
Cementum - ANSWER-Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the root of a
tooth. Function is to attach tooth to alveolar bone
Central Inscisors erupt at - ANSWER-6-8 months
centric relation - ANSWER-most retruded relationship of the mandible to the maxilla
Circumferential or circular - ANSWER-Gingival fibers
circumvallate papillae - ANSWER-large papillae with taste buds (V shape)
Class I caries - ANSWER-Pits and fissure caries posterior, lingual of anteriors
Class II caries - ANSWER-interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Class III caries - ANSWER-interproximal of anterior teeth
Class IV caries - ANSWER-anterior caries that involve the incisal edge
class V caries - ANSWER-on the gingival third or cervial third
class Vl caries - ANSWER-incisal edges of anterior teeth or cusp tips of posterior teeth
Clinical crown - ANSWER-tooth that is visible in the oral cavity
contact area is not - ANSWER-a point
crypt - ANSWER-early tooth socket
curvatures of teeth - ANSWER-protect gingiva and periodontium
curve of spee - ANSWER-slightly curved plane of the occlusal surfaces of posterior
teeth (smile line on xray)
deciduous teeth complete eruption - ANSWER-2.5 years
, dental occlusion - ANSWER-the relationship between mandibular and maxillary teeth
when the jaw is closed
dental pulp - ANSWER-connective tissue found in the center of the tooth. Sensory in
function
Dentin - ANSWER-Primary material found in teeth. It is covered by the enamel and
cementum in the root.
desidious teeth are - ANSWER-primary teeth
Diastema - ANSWER-large space between teeth
Embrasure - ANSWER-void created by gingival rescission
enamel - ANSWER-hard, outermost layer of a tooth
every tooth has a contact area - ANSWER-true
facial and lingual contours - ANSWER-directs food off the teeth, tongue can do its job if
contour is correct.
filiform papillae - ANSWER-Threadlike elevations in the middle of the tongue
first maxillary premolar first has ______ root(s) - ANSWER-two
first molars erupt at - ANSWER-9-15 months
foliate papillae - ANSWER-located on sides of tongue
fovea palatinae - ANSWER-two minor salivary glands at the junction of the hard and
soft palate
function of canines - ANSWER-piercing and tearing
function of incisor teeth - ANSWER-cutting, biting
Function of molar teeth - ANSWER-grind food
fungiform papillae - ANSWER-rounded with taste buds, front of tongue
Incisive papilla - ANSWER-a raised area of tissue behind the max centrals
interproximal bone loss between the 45 and 46 will affect - ANSWER-45 and 46 (both
teeth)
Anatomical crown - ANSWER-Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
anklyoglossia - ANSWER-tongue-tied, short lingual frenulum
anterior proximal contact point - ANSWER-incisal third of the tooth
canines erupt and second molars - ANSWER-15-21 months
Cementum - ANSWER-Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the root of a
tooth. Function is to attach tooth to alveolar bone
Central Inscisors erupt at - ANSWER-6-8 months
centric relation - ANSWER-most retruded relationship of the mandible to the maxilla
Circumferential or circular - ANSWER-Gingival fibers
circumvallate papillae - ANSWER-large papillae with taste buds (V shape)
Class I caries - ANSWER-Pits and fissure caries posterior, lingual of anteriors
Class II caries - ANSWER-interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Class III caries - ANSWER-interproximal of anterior teeth
Class IV caries - ANSWER-anterior caries that involve the incisal edge
class V caries - ANSWER-on the gingival third or cervial third
class Vl caries - ANSWER-incisal edges of anterior teeth or cusp tips of posterior teeth
Clinical crown - ANSWER-tooth that is visible in the oral cavity
contact area is not - ANSWER-a point
crypt - ANSWER-early tooth socket
curvatures of teeth - ANSWER-protect gingiva and periodontium
curve of spee - ANSWER-slightly curved plane of the occlusal surfaces of posterior
teeth (smile line on xray)
deciduous teeth complete eruption - ANSWER-2.5 years
, dental occlusion - ANSWER-the relationship between mandibular and maxillary teeth
when the jaw is closed
dental pulp - ANSWER-connective tissue found in the center of the tooth. Sensory in
function
Dentin - ANSWER-Primary material found in teeth. It is covered by the enamel and
cementum in the root.
desidious teeth are - ANSWER-primary teeth
Diastema - ANSWER-large space between teeth
Embrasure - ANSWER-void created by gingival rescission
enamel - ANSWER-hard, outermost layer of a tooth
every tooth has a contact area - ANSWER-true
facial and lingual contours - ANSWER-directs food off the teeth, tongue can do its job if
contour is correct.
filiform papillae - ANSWER-Threadlike elevations in the middle of the tongue
first maxillary premolar first has ______ root(s) - ANSWER-two
first molars erupt at - ANSWER-9-15 months
foliate papillae - ANSWER-located on sides of tongue
fovea palatinae - ANSWER-two minor salivary glands at the junction of the hard and
soft palate
function of canines - ANSWER-piercing and tearing
function of incisor teeth - ANSWER-cutting, biting
Function of molar teeth - ANSWER-grind food
fungiform papillae - ANSWER-rounded with taste buds, front of tongue
Incisive papilla - ANSWER-a raised area of tissue behind the max centrals
interproximal bone loss between the 45 and 46 will affect - ANSWER-45 and 46 (both
teeth)
