How many sets of teeth are there in the life span of a human being ?
A ) Three
B ) Two
C ) One
D ) Four - answerB ) Two
The ____ set of teeth is called "deciduous".
A ) Third
B ) First
C ) Second
D )Fourth - answerB ) First
____ is defined as a deep furrow running along a developmental groove.
A ) Proximal
B ) A fissure
C ) A pit
D ) Interproximal - answerB ) A fissure
The surface of the tooth towards the lip :
A ) Anterior
B ) Labial
C ) Lingual
D ) Incisal - answerB ) Labial
The surface of the tooth next to the tongue :
A ) Gingiva
B ) Facial
C ) Lingual
D ) Occlusal - answerC ) Lingual
The chewing surface of posterior teeth :
A ) Occlusal
B ) Fissure
C ) Incisal
D ) Occipital - answerA ) Occlusal
A vertical overlap of the maxillary teeth with the mandibular arch :
A ) Overjet
B ) Occlusal
C ) Occipital
,D ) Overbite - answerD ) Overbite
A horizontal overlap of the maxillary teeth with the mandibular arch :
A ) Overjet
B ) Occlusal
C ) Occipital
D ) Overbite - answerA ) Overjet
Where the tooth contacts its neighbor in the same arch :
A ) Interproximal
B ) Incisal
C ) Posterior
D ) Proximal - answerD) Proximal
The upper jaw is also known as
A ) A quadrant
B ) The maxillary
C ) The mandibular
D ) Dentition - answerB ) The maxillary
The lower jaw is also known as :
A ) The mandibular
B ) The maxillary
C ) The dentition
D ) A quadrant - answerA ) The mandibular
The maxillary left quadrant has teeth numbered :
A ) 1-8
B ) 17-24
C ) 9-16
D ) 25-32 - answerC ) 9-16
The mandibular right quadrant has teeth numbered :
A ) 1-8
B ) 9-16
C ) 17-24
D ) 25-32 - answerD ) 25-32
What is the term for advanced tasks that require increased skill and training performed
by dental auxiliary when delegated by a dentist in accordance with their state dental
practice act ?
A ) Express contact
B ) Criminal law
C ) Expanded functions
D ) Implied contract - answerC ) Expanded functions
, There are ____ teeth in the permanent dentition .
A ) Thirty - two
B ) Twenty - eight
C ) Thirty
D ) Twenty - answerA ) Thirty - two
The tooth positioned immediately to the side of the midline is the :
A ) Premolar
B ) Central incisor
C ) Canine
D ) Lateral incisor - answerB ) Central incisor
Another name for the bicuspid is :
A ) Lateral
B ) Premolars
C ) Canine
D ) Molar - answerB ) Premolars
____ are located at the corners of the mouth , and are designed for cutting .
A ) Laterals
B ) Molars
C ) Canines
D ) Bicuspids - answerC ) Canines
The surface of a tooth facing toward the midline of the arch is the
A ) Mesial
B ) Lingual
C ) Buccal
D ) Distal - answerA ) Mesial
The ____ is the chewing surface of the posterior teeth .
A ) Fissure
B ) Occlusal
C ) Incisal
D ) Cusp - answerB ) Occlusal
The distal surface of a tooth is :
A ) Touching the tongue
B ) Away from the midline
C ) Close to but not touching it
D ) Under the gingiva - answerB ) Away from the midline
The V - shaped space extending in different directions from the contact point is referred
to as the ____.
A ) Interproximal
B ) Embrasure
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