Dental Anatomy Lecture 1: Introduction by Dr. Ayad Al-Bayaty

AdoredBromeliad avatar
AdoredBromeliad
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary mineral component of enamel?

Hydroxyapatite

Which tooth surface layer is the hardest substance in the body?

Enamel

Which tooth structure is not normally visible except on a dental radiograph?

Pulp

What is the percentage of mineralization in cementum?

<p>65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth structure is the junction between the enamel and cementum?

<p>Cementoenamel junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many roots do anterior teeth typically have?

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the division of the tooth root?

<p>Furcation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth structure is composed of about 70% mineralized calcium hydroxyapatite?

<p>Dentin</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do nerves and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity?

<p>Through the apical foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth type has two roots with a bifurcation?

<p>Mandibular molars and maxillary first premolars</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Quizzes Like This

Root Morphology of Human Dentition
40 questions
Root Morphology of Human Dentition
34 questions
Dentistry: Root Morphology of Human Dentition
34 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser