Dental Anatomy - Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering basic dental nomenclature, tooth types, surfaces, landmarks, and terminology.

Dental nomenclature is the language used by dental professionals.

specialized

The human dentition is divided into quadrants.

four

The maxillary arch refers to the jaw.

upper

The mandibular arch refers to the jaw.

lower

The alveolar process is the portion of the jaw that serves to the teeth.

support

The alveolus (pl. alveoli) is the bone of the tooth .

socket

UR quadrant mirrors the quadrant.

UL

LR quadrant mirrors the quadrant.

LL

The human dentition is termed , meaning it is comprised of different classes of teeth.

heterodont

Deciduous dentition is also known as or baby teeth.

Primary

Permanent dentition is also known as dentition.

secondary

Succedaneous teeth replace the teeth.

deciduous

NOT succedaneous teeth are the .

molars

In a quadrant of deciduous dentition, the number of incisors is .

2

In a quadrant of deciduous dentition, the number of canines is .

1

In a quadrant of deciduous dentition, the number of premolars is .

0

In a quadrant of deciduous dentition, the number of molars is .

2

In a quadrant of permanent dentition, the number of incisors is .

2

In a quadrant of permanent dentition, the number of canines is .

1

In a quadrant of permanent dentition, the number of premolars is .

2

In a quadrant of permanent dentition, the number of molars is .

3

Incisors are involved in cutting and food.

incising

Canines are also known as .

cuspid

Premolars are also called .

bicuspids

The first molar is the year molar.

6th

The second molar is the year molar.

12th

The third molar is the tooth, commonly called wisdom teeth.

wisdom

Occlusal surfaces are the chewing surfaces of the teeth.

premolars and molars

The buccal surfaces contact the .

cheeks

Lingual surfaces face the .

tongue

Palatal surfaces face the of the maxilla.

palate

Mesial surfaces are toward the MSP.

MSP

Distal surfaces are away from the MSP.

MSP

Proximal/interproximal surfaces face the adjoining teeth and are called either or .

interproximal

The line where the crown and root join is the (CEJ).

cementoenamel junction

The apex is the terminal end of the .

root

Anatomic crown is the part of the tooth covered by .

enamel

The clinical crown is the part of the tooth visible in the cavity.

oral

The outer surface of the anatomical crown is composed mostly of .

hydroxyapatite

The thin layer that covers the outer surface of the anatomical root is .

cementum

The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels and is surrounded by .

dentin

The pulp chamber is found in the portion of the tooth.

crown

Pulpal horns are the most incisal/occlusal extension of the .

pulp chamber

Triangular ridges descend from cusp tips toward the central part of the occlusal surface and are called ridges.

triangular

The oblique ridge crosses occlusally the molars.

maxillary

The transverse ridge is the union of the buccal and lingual ridges.

triangular

The buccocervical ridge runs on the third of the buccal surface.

cervical

A sulcus is a long V-shaped in the surface of a tooth.

depression

Lingual fossae are irregular depressions on the lingual surface of the .

incisors

Incisal ridge is the incisal most edge of the .

incisors

Marginal ridge refers to the mesial and distal margins of the lingual surfaces of and canines.

incisors

A mamelon is one of the three rounded protuberances found on the incisal edges of newly erupted .

incisors

The lingual lobe of the anterior tooth is called the .

cingulum