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Which term refers to the bony socket into which an individual tooth is set?
Which term refers to the bony socket into which an individual tooth is set?
What is the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone called?
What is the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone called?
What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw?
What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw?
How many surfaces do crowns of anterior teeth have?
How many surfaces do crowns of anterior teeth have?
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Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
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Which term describes the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone?
Which term describes the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone?
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How many surfaces do crowns of posterior teeth have?
How many surfaces do crowns of posterior teeth have?
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What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw called?
What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw called?
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Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
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What is the term for the bony socket into which an individual tooth is set?
What is the term for the bony socket into which an individual tooth is set?
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What is the term for the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone?
What is the term for the fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone?
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Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
Which surface of a tooth is towards the lips in anterior teeth?
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What is the bony socket, or portion of the alveolar process, into which an individual tooth is set called?
What is the bony socket, or portion of the alveolar process, into which an individual tooth is set called?
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What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw called?
What is the bony part which surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw called?
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How many surfaces do crowns of posterior teeth have?
How many surfaces do crowns of posterior teeth have?
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Study Notes
Dental Terminology
- Alveolus refers to the bony socket in the jaw where an individual tooth is set.
- Periodontal Ligament (PDL) is the fibrous attachment that connects the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone.
- Alveolar Bone is the bony structure that surrounds and supports all the teeth in each jaw.
Tooth Anatomy
- Crowns of anterior teeth typically have four surfaces: labial, lingual, mesial, and distal.
- The labial surface of anterior teeth is the side facing the lips.
- Crowns of posterior teeth generally have five surfaces: buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, and occlusal.
Summary of Key Terms
- Alveolus: Bony socket for teeth.
- Periodontal Ligament: Connective tissue attaching tooth to bone.
- Alveolar Bone: Bone supporting all teeth.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomical landmarks important for studying individual teeth. Learn about the supporting structures of the tooth, including the alveolar process, alveolus, and periodontal ligament.
