Dental Terminology Quiz

What is the name of the tissue that covers the root of each tooth?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Pulp

What is the term for the hard, calcium-rich surface of each tooth?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Pulp

Which surface of the tooth is closest to the tongue?

• Facial surface

• Lingual surface

• Mesial surface

• Distal surface

What is the name for the reddish pink tissue that surrounds each tooth?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Gums

• Pulp

Which tooth is commonly referred to as the 'eye tooth'?

• Incisor

• Canine

• Premolar

• Molar

What is the term for the upper jaw bone?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Alveolar bone

• Cementum

What is the term for the lower jaw bone?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Alveolar bone

• Cementum

What is the term for the soft tissue inside each tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves?

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Pulp

What is the term for the loss of mineral in a tooth due to bacterial byproducts?

• Caries

• Gingivitis

• Plaque

• Periodontitis

Which tooth is commonly referred to as the 'wisdom tooth'?

• Incisor

• Canine

• Premolar

• Molar