CDC Dental Terminology & Anatomy

Question 1

What is the primary function of the enamel in tooth anatomy?

Accepted Answer

To protect the tooth from damage and decay

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To support tooth growth

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To anchor the tooth to the gums

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To provide nutrients to the tooth

Question 2

What is the function of the pulp inside a tooth?

Accepted Answer

To provide nutrients and sensory functions

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To protect the tooth from decay

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To prevent tooth infection

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To stabilize the tooth in the jaw

Question 3

What is the significance of the periodontal ligament?

Accepted Answer

It attaches the tooth to the bone and permits slight movement

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It protects the tooth from physical damage

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It prevents cavities from forming

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It supplies blood to the tooth

Question 4

Which of the following is part of the dentin layer of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

It surrounds the pulp and provides strength

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It is the outermost layer of the tooth

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It anchors the tooth to the bone

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It produces enamel

Question 5

What is the role of the gingiva in oral health?

Accepted Answer

To hold the tooth in place and protect the roots

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To support the enamel

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To nourish the teeth with minerals

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To regulate the size of the tooth

Question 6

What is the function of saliva in oral health?

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To help in digestion and protect the teeth from acids

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To break down tooth enamel

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To prevent tooth movement

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To prevent plaque buildup

Question 7

Which part of the tooth is primarily responsible for chewing?

Accepted Answer

The crown, especially the molars

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The pulp

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The enamel

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The root

Question 8

What is the primary function of the alveolar bone in oral anatomy?

Accepted Answer

It supports the teeth and keeps them in place

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It provides the tooth with its strength

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It connects the teeth to the gums

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It produces the enamel

Question 9

What is the primary function of the root canal in a tooth?

Accepted Answer

To house nerves and blood vessels, nourishing the tooth

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To anchor the tooth in the jawbone

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To protect the tooth from decay

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To form the enamel on the tooth