Forensic Odontology

Bonelike covering of the portion of the tooth the extends into the bone (the root); attaches the tooth to the periodical ligament, a connective tissue that anchors the tooth to the bone.

• Dentin

• Crown

• Pulp

• Cementum

The portion of the tooth that is covered in enamel and is situated above the gum.

• Neck

• Crown

• Pulp

• Enamel

Hardened connective tissue that makes up the majority of a tooth; surround the pulp cavity and is covered by enamel in the crown and by cementum in the root.

• Pulp

• Root

• Dentin

• Enamel

The pattern made by a particular set of teeth.

• Braces

• Headgear

• Dental X-Ray Pattern

• Dentition Pattern

The outer covering of the crown of a tooth,made up of calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.

• Cementum

• Crown

• Pulp

• Enamel

The area between the root and the crown of the tooth; also known as the cementoenamel junction (where the enamel and cementum meet).

• Neck

• Pulp

• Root

• Dentin

The study of the anatomy and growth of teeth and diseases associated with the teeth and gums.

• Entomology

• Pathology

• Anthropology

• Odontology

Softer connective tissue that composes the innermost portion of the tooth; contains nerves and blood vessels.

• Dentin

• Pulp

• Enamel

• Root

The portion of the tooth that extends into the tooth socket and is covered with cementum.

• Crown

• Root

• Dentition

• Neck

Which of the following lists bite mark analysis steps in the correct order?

• Photograph the area with a ruler near the injury, Area is swabbed for microorganisms, Area is swabbed for traces of saliva, Impressions of the bite mark are made.

• Photograph the area with a ruler near the injury, Area is swabbed for traces of saliva, Area is swabbed for microorganisms, Impressions of the bite mark are made.

• Photograph the area with a ruler near the injury, Impressions of the bite mark are made, Area is swabbed for microorganisms, Area is swabbed for traces of saliva.

• Impressions of the bite mark are made, Photograph the area with a ruler near the injury, Area is swabbed for microorganisms, Area is swabbed for traces of saliva.