CDT Dental Anatomy & Morphology Understanding

Question 1

What is the function of enamel in teeth?

Accepted Answer

To protect the tooth from decay

Answer

To supply blood to the tooth.

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To produce saliva.

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To anchor the tooth in the bone.

Question 2

Which tooth type is designed for cutting food?

Accepted Answer

Incisors

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Molars.

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Canines.

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Premolars.

Question 3

What is the role of the pulp in a tooth?

Accepted Answer

It provides sensory function and nourishment

Answer

It covers the tooth surface.

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It forms the jawbone.

Answer

It anchors the tooth to the gums.

Question 4

Which teeth are primarily responsible for grinding food?

Accepted Answer

Molars

Answer

Incisors.

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Canines.

Answer

Lateral incisors.

Question 5

What is the name of the tissue that covers the root of a tooth?

Accepted Answer

Cementum

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Enamel.

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Dentin.

Answer

Pulp.

Question 6

What characteristic distinguishes canines?

Accepted Answer

Pointed cusps for tearing food

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Flat biting edges.

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Multiple roots.

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Broad grinding surfaces.

Question 7

Which part of the tooth is visible above the gumline?

Accepted Answer

Crown

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Root.

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Pulp chamber.

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Cementum.

Question 8

Which dental structure connects the tooth to the alveolar bone?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal ligament

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Cementum.

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Enamel.

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Dentin.

Question 9

What is the primary component of dentin?

Accepted Answer

Mineralized tubules transmitting sensations

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Enamel rods.

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Nerve endings only.

Answer

Blood vessels.