Dental Terminology

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What is the term for the hard tissue that covers the crown of a tooth?

  1. Enamel

  2. Dentin

  3. Cementum

  4. Pulp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body and is composed of hydroxyapatite crystals.

What is the term for the soft tissue that fills the pulp chamber and root canals of a tooth?

  1. Enamel

  2. Dentin

  3. Cementum

  4. Pulp


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

What is the term for the hard tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth?

  1. Enamel

  2. Dentin

  3. Cementum

  4. Pulp


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dentin is a calcified tissue that is softer than enamel but harder than cementum.

What is the term for the thin layer of tissue that covers the root of a tooth?

  1. Enamel

  2. Dentin

  3. Cementum

  4. Pulp


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cementum is a calcified tissue that helps to anchor the tooth in the jawbone.

What is the term for the space between two teeth?

  1. Interdental space

  2. Gingival sulcus

  3. Periodontal ligament

  4. Alveolar bone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interdental space is the space between two adjacent teeth.

What is the term for the groove that runs along the biting surface of a tooth?

  1. Fissure

  2. Groove

  3. Pit

  4. Cuspid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fissure is a deep, narrow groove in the biting surface of a tooth.

What is the term for the small depression on the biting surface of a tooth?

  1. Fissure

  2. Groove

  3. Pit

  4. Cuspid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A pit is a small, shallow depression on the biting surface of a tooth.

What is the term for the pointed projection on the biting surface of a tooth?

  1. Fissure

  2. Groove

  3. Pit

  4. Cuspid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A cuspid is a pointed projection on the biting surface of a tooth.

What is the term for the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth?

  1. Gingiva

  2. Periodontal ligament

  3. Alveolar bone

  4. Cementum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gingiva is the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.

What is the term for the ligament that connects the tooth to the jawbone?

  1. Gingiva

  2. Periodontal ligament

  3. Alveolar bone

  4. Cementum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The periodontal ligament is the ligament that connects the tooth to the jawbone.

What is the term for the bone that supports the teeth?

  1. Gingiva

  2. Periodontal ligament

  3. Alveolar bone

  4. Cementum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The alveolar bone is the bone that supports the teeth.

What is the term for the process of removing plaque and tartar from the teeth?

  1. Scaling

  2. Root planing

  3. Polishing

  4. Fluoride treatment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scaling is the process of removing plaque and tartar from the teeth.

What is the term for the process of smoothing the root surfaces of a tooth?

  1. Scaling

  2. Root planing

  3. Polishing

  4. Fluoride treatment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Root planing is the process of smoothing the root surfaces of a tooth.

What is the term for the process of applying a fluoride varnish or gel to the teeth?

  1. Scaling

  2. Root planing

  3. Polishing

  4. Fluoride treatment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluoride treatment is the process of applying a fluoride varnish or gel to the teeth.

What is the term for the process of restoring a decayed or damaged tooth to its original shape and function?

  1. Filling

  2. Crown

  3. Bridge

  4. Implant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A filling is a material used to restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original shape and function.

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