ADAP Oral Anatomy 3

Question 1

The area where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth divide is called the:

Accepted Answer

Furcation

Answer

The furcation is the area where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth diverge from the crown.

Question 2

Which primary teeth are NOT replaced by permanent premolars?

Accepted Answer

Primary second molars

Answer

Primary second molars are succeeded by permanent second premolars, not by permanent molars — permanent molars erupt posterior to the primary dentition with no predecessors.

Question 3

The lingual surface of mandibular incisors often has a shallow depression called the:

Accepted Answer

Fossa

Answer

Mandibular incisors have a lingual fossa, a shallow concave depression on their lingual surface.

Question 4

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the mandibular teeth?

Accepted Answer

Inferior alveolar nerve

Answer

The inferior alveolar nerve, a branch of the trigeminal nerve (V3), provides sensory innervation to all mandibular teeth.

Question 5

Dentin makes up the bulk of the tooth and is produced by:

Accepted Answer

Odontoblasts

Answer

Odontoblasts are the cells responsible for producing and maintaining dentin throughout the life of the tooth.

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ADAP Oral Anatomy 3