DANB CDA Dental Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

How many permanent teeth does a complete adult dentition contain?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

28

Answer

20

Answer

24

Question 2

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Tooth enamel

Answer

Bone

Answer

Dentin

Answer

Cartilage

Question 3

Which tooth surface faces the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Lingual

Answer

Buccal

Answer

Mesial

Answer

Occlusal

Question 4

What is the function of the periodontal ligament?

Accepted Answer

To anchor the tooth root to the alveolar bone

Answer

To provide blood supply to the tooth pulp

Answer

To protect the crown of the tooth

Answer

To produce enamel during development

Question 5

What is the universal numbering system designation for the upper right third molar?

Accepted Answer

Tooth #1

Answer

Tooth #16

Answer

Tooth #32

Answer

Tooth #17

Question 6

Which type of tooth is primarily designed for tearing food?

Accepted Answer

Canines

Answer

Incisors

Answer

Premolars

Answer

Molars