Dental Assistant Bridge Terminology

Front

How many permanent teeth do most adults have?

Back

32

Front

True or False: Permanent teeth replace baby teeth.

Back

True

Front

What are anterior teeth commonly called?

Back

Front teeth

Front

Posterior teeth include the _______ and molars.

Back

premolars

Front

Canine Teeth help you tear into foods like _______.

Back

meat.

Front

Fill in the blank: Molars are seen in the ______ of the teeth.

Back

molars

Front

How many teeth do most adults have?

Back

Most adults have 32 teeth.

Front

If wisdom teeth are removed, how many teeth will most adults have?

Back

Most adults will have 28 teeth after the removal of wisdom teeth.

Front

Cementum _______.

Back

covers the roots of teeth and helps anchor them to the jawbone.

Front

What is the function of the Crown in a tooth? The Crown is _______.

Back

The Crown is the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, primarily responsible for chewing and protecting the inner structures of the tooth.