Dental Anatomy Quiz - Tooth Structure

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Which of the following components is classified as a calcified tissue within a tooth?

  • Pulp
  • Gum
  • Dentin (correct)
  • Nerve

What is the primary function of the pulp in a tooth structure?

  • To facilitate the attachment of teeth to the jaw (correct)
  • To house blood vessels and nerves (correct)
  • To provide structural support
  • To protect the outer surfaces of the tooth

Which layer of the tooth directly lies beneath the enamel?

  • Pulp
  • Cementum
  • Dentin (correct)
  • Periodontal ligament

Which of these components is located within the pulp cavity?

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Which structure serves to connect the tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone?

<p>Periodontal ligament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament?

<p>Connect the tooth to the surrounding bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of enamel in tooth anatomy?

<p>To provide a protective outer layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for the protective outer covering of the tooth's crown?

<p>Enamel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the dental pulp primarily located?

<p>Within the dentin layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the clinical crown of a tooth?

<p>The part of the tooth visible above the gum line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tooth Enamel

Hard, outer layer of the tooth, protecting it from wear and tear.

Tooth Pulp

Soft, living tissue within the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves.

Pulp Cavity

Area inside the tooth containing the pulp

Cementum

Outermost layer of the root of the tooth, attaching it to the bone.

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Dentin

Main tissue making up the tooth body, beneath the enamel.

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Anatomical Crown

The portion of the tooth covered by enamel, which is visible above the gum line.

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Clinical Crown

The part of the tooth that is exposed and above the gum line, including enamel and dentin.

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Enamel

The hard, outer protective layer of the tooth crown.

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Dentin

The layer of tooth beneath the enamel, providing structure.

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Gum (gingiva)

Soft tissue surrounding the tooth, forming the gum line.

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