Dental Knowledge

Permanent dentition or "adult teeth" consists of how many teeth?

• 20

• 28

• 30

• 32

Which teeth are sometimes called the "eye" teeth?

• premolars

• canines

• molars

• incisors

When a mouth is divided into fourths, the parts are referred to as?

• quadrant

• sextant

• arch

• posterior/anterior

Which proximal surface of a tooth is closest to the midline of the body?

• facial

• occlusal

• mesial

• distal

How many premolars are in a permanent dentition?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the vertical movement of a tooth into it's functional position in the mouth called?

• eruption

• exfoliation

• resorption

• shedding

The labial surface is the facial tooth surface closest to which area?

• lips

• cheek

• tongue

• palate

Which type of dentist is concerned with the correction and prevention of irregularities and malocclusion of the teeth, normally using braces and other appliances for correction?

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Orthodontist

• Prosthodontist

• Periodontist

Which type of dentist is concerned with the diagnosis and surgery of diseases and injuries located in the oral and maxillofacial regions?

• Orthodontist

• Prosthodontist

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• General Dentist

Which type of dentist is mainly concerned with finding suitable substitutes for teeth?

• Orthodonist

• Prosthodontist

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• General Dentist