Dental Anatomy

Front

What are baby or primary teeth called?

Back

Deciduous teeth are the first set of teeth that develop in children, commonly referred to as baby teeth.

Front

What are the four front middle teeth called?

Back

Incisors are the four front teeth in the middle of the mouth, primarily used for cutting food.

Front

What is the surface of the tooth toward the midline called?

Back

The mesial surface of a tooth is the side that is closest to the midline of the dental arch.

Front

Which part of the tooth is the hardest?

Back

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and covers the outer layer of the tooth.

Front

Which teeth are located between the canines and molars?

Back

Premolars are the teeth located between the canines and molars, used for crushing and tearing food.

Front

What is the function of molars?

Back

Molars are large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth that are used for grinding and chewing food.

Front

What is the dental term for the area where two teeth touch?

Back

The contact area is where two adjacent teeth meet, important for maintaining dental alignment.

Front

What is the role of the pulp in a tooth?

Back

The pulp is the innermost part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels, providing nourishment and sensation.

Front

What is the term for the outer layer of the tooth that protects it?

Back

Enamel is the protective outer layer of the tooth that guards against decay and damage.

Front

What are the two types of dentin?

Back

Primary dentin forms during tooth development, while secondary dentin forms after the tooth has erupted.