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What is the term for the abnormal mineralized deposit that forms on teeth?
What is the term for the abnormal mineralized deposit that forms on teeth?
What term describes the small sockets where teeth are situated?
What term describes the small sockets where teeth are situated?
Which term refers to animals that have permanently rooted teeth, such as carnivores?
Which term refers to animals that have permanently rooted teeth, such as carnivores?
What is the apex of a tooth?
What is the apex of a tooth?
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Which term is used to describe the arrangement of teeth in the mouth?
Which term is used to describe the arrangement of teeth in the mouth?
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What term refers to the flat surface of teeth designed for grinding in herbivores?
What term refers to the flat surface of teeth designed for grinding in herbivores?
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Which term refers to the structure that covers the roots of brachydont teeth?
Which term refers to the structure that covers the roots of brachydont teeth?
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What is the term for the disease that means 'inflammation of the oral cavity'?
What is the term for the disease that means 'inflammation of the oral cavity'?
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Which term describes the carnassial teeth in canines and felines?
Which term describes the carnassial teeth in canines and felines?
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What is the term for the composition that forms a soft film on teeth?
What is the term for the composition that forms a soft film on teeth?
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What term refers to the dental structures that support the teeth?
What term refers to the dental structures that support the teeth?
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Which dental term describes an abnormal contact between teeth?
Which dental term describes an abnormal contact between teeth?
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What is the term for the space that surrounds the tooth, located between the tooth and the gingival margin?
What is the term for the space that surrounds the tooth, located between the tooth and the gingival margin?
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What is the jelly-like center of each tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels called?
What is the jelly-like center of each tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels called?
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What is the hard white substance that covers the dentine of the crown of the tooth?
What is the hard white substance that covers the dentine of the crown of the tooth?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'gingiv/o'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'gingiv/o'?
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What is the name for the upper jaw in dental terminology?
What is the name for the upper jaw in dental terminology?
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Which term describes a rudimentary premolar in horses?
Which term describes a rudimentary premolar in horses?
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What is the function of the root of a tooth?
What is the function of the root of a tooth?
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Which surface of a tooth is referred to as the labial surface?
Which surface of a tooth is referred to as the labial surface?
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What does the term 'distal' refer to in dentistry?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in dentistry?
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Which structure is indicated by the term 'buccal'?
Which structure is indicated by the term 'buccal'?
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What is the primary purpose of a root canal treatment?
What is the primary purpose of a root canal treatment?
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In dental terminology, what does 'occlusal' refer to?
In dental terminology, what does 'occlusal' refer to?
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What dental condition is characterized by the overgrowth of a canine tooth in a boar?
What dental condition is characterized by the overgrowth of a canine tooth in a boar?
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What is the term used for the flexible portion of the palate that helps during swallowing?
What is the term used for the flexible portion of the palate that helps during swallowing?
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What is the term used for the area of bone loss at the branching point of a tooth root?
What is the term used for the area of bone loss at the branching point of a tooth root?
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Which term describes the space separating teeth of different functions, especially in rodents?
Which term describes the space separating teeth of different functions, especially in rodents?
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In dental terminology, what is the aspect of the tooth that faces the tongue called?
In dental terminology, what is the aspect of the tooth that faces the tongue called?
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What is the term that refers to the teeth arranged in both the maxillary and mandibular arcades?
What is the term that refers to the teeth arranged in both the maxillary and mandibular arcades?
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Which branch of dentistry focuses on the treatment of diseases affecting the tooth pulp?
Which branch of dentistry focuses on the treatment of diseases affecting the tooth pulp?
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