المحاضرة الثالثة introduction to dentistry
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What is the proximal surface of a tooth?

  • The outer surface of a tooth towards the face
  • The side of a tooth next to an adjacent tooth in the same arch (correct)
  • The surface adjacent to the tongue
  • The surface that faces away from the midline

    • Which surface of a tooth is directed towards the midline of the dental arch?

  • Distal surface
  • Occlusal surface
  • Facial surface
  • Mesial surface (correct)

    • What characterizes the facial surface of a tooth?

  • It is the chewing surface of posterior teeth
  • It is the outer surface towards the face (correct)
  • It is the surface facing the tongue
  • It is the cutting edge of anterior teeth

    • When two surfaces of a tooth meet, what is this called?

    <p>Line angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface faces the lip in anterior teeth?

    <p>Labial surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occlusal surface responsible for?

    <p>Biting and chewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the area where two adjacent teeth in the same arch touch each other?

    <p>Contact area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following surfaces is adjacent to the tongue?

    <p>Lingual surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a tooth in one arch that opposes a tooth in the opposite arch?

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

    What is the V-shaped space located near the contact area between adjacent teeth called?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a procedure commonly associated with restorative dentistry?

    <p>Root Canals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are deep pits and grooves found on the surfaces of specific teeth referred to as?

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

    Which branch of dentistry focuses specifically on dental pulp and surrounding tooth roots?

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

    What is one of the main goals of restorative dentistry?

    <p>To improve oral health and chewing function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pointed part on the biting surface of a tooth called?

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

    What is one of the purposes of dental restoration?

    <p>Alleviating dental pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of dental caries?

    <p>Bacteria metabolizing carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of dental caries affects the proximal surfaces of molars and premolars?

    <p>Class II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification system was first introduced by G.V. Black in 1896?

    <p>Dental Caries Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of dental caries includes cavities affecting the incisal angles of anterior teeth?

    <p>Class IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining the type of restorative procedure?

    <p>The dentist's uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does acid formation from bacteria contribute to dental caries?

    <p>It dissolves minerals in tooth enamel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification system focuses on the activity status of dental caries?

    <p>American Dental Association Caries Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the tooth is primarily affected by Class I dental caries?

    <p>Pits and fissures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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