TCDHA Orofacial Sem 1 Final Questions and Answers |Fall
2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
The general arrangement of the teeth
Correct Answer
Dentition
Question 2
Duct opens in sublingual caruncle at the base of the lingual frenum in floor of the mouth
Correct Answer
Submandibular gland
Question 3
As the permanent tooth erupts, osteoclastic cells destroy the root of the deciduous tooth which is called:
Correct Answer
Resorption
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,Question 4
Anomaly
Correct Answer
Something that is noticeably different or that deviates from the ordinary/normal
Question 5
Can cellular cementum reproduce itself?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 6
Largest salivary gland
Correct Answer
Parotid gland
Question 7
Intrinsic Factor
Correct Answer
Meaning internal, or coming from within
Eg. Hereditary, metabolic dysfunction or mutations
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,Question 8
How many lobes are the mandibular 1st premolar developed from?
Correct Answer
4 lobes: 3 facial lobes form 1 large buccal cusp and the singular lobe forms into a lingual cusp
Question 9
True or False
Proper position and development of other permanent teeth depend on 1st permanent molar position
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
Produces 60-65% of saliva
Correct Answer
Submandibular gland
Question 11
What is the cusp or carabelli?
Correct Answer
The 5th of supplementary cusp (afunctional) is usually found on all maxillary 1st molars
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, Question 12
Which tooth tissue is underneath enamel and cementum?
Correct Answer
Dentin
Question 13
Mixed dentition
Correct Answer
Refers to the combination of both primary and secondary dentition
Question 14
What is the pulp composed of?
Correct Answer
Blood vessels, lymph vessels, connective tissue, nerve tissue (pain), and special dentin-forming cells called odontoblasts
Question 15
Marginal ridges
Correct Answer
Rounded borders of enamel that form the mesial and distal shoulders of the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth and the
mesial and distal shoulders of the lingual surface of anterior teeth
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2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
The general arrangement of the teeth
Correct Answer
Dentition
Question 2
Duct opens in sublingual caruncle at the base of the lingual frenum in floor of the mouth
Correct Answer
Submandibular gland
Question 3
As the permanent tooth erupts, osteoclastic cells destroy the root of the deciduous tooth which is called:
Correct Answer
Resorption
Page 1 of 50
,Question 4
Anomaly
Correct Answer
Something that is noticeably different or that deviates from the ordinary/normal
Question 5
Can cellular cementum reproduce itself?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 6
Largest salivary gland
Correct Answer
Parotid gland
Question 7
Intrinsic Factor
Correct Answer
Meaning internal, or coming from within
Eg. Hereditary, metabolic dysfunction or mutations
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,Question 8
How many lobes are the mandibular 1st premolar developed from?
Correct Answer
4 lobes: 3 facial lobes form 1 large buccal cusp and the singular lobe forms into a lingual cusp
Question 9
True or False
Proper position and development of other permanent teeth depend on 1st permanent molar position
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
Produces 60-65% of saliva
Correct Answer
Submandibular gland
Question 11
What is the cusp or carabelli?
Correct Answer
The 5th of supplementary cusp (afunctional) is usually found on all maxillary 1st molars
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, Question 12
Which tooth tissue is underneath enamel and cementum?
Correct Answer
Dentin
Question 13
Mixed dentition
Correct Answer
Refers to the combination of both primary and secondary dentition
Question 14
What is the pulp composed of?
Correct Answer
Blood vessels, lymph vessels, connective tissue, nerve tissue (pain), and special dentin-forming cells called odontoblasts
Question 15
Marginal ridges
Correct Answer
Rounded borders of enamel that form the mesial and distal shoulders of the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth and the
mesial and distal shoulders of the lingual surface of anterior teeth
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