Understanding Teeth and Their Structure

What are the four main types of teeth in humans?

• Wisdom Teeth

• Cuspids

• Fangs

• Bicuspids

• Incisors, Canines, Premolars, Molars

What is the primary function of incisors?

• To crush food

• The primary function of incisors is to cut food.

• To hold food in place

• To grind food

How many molars does an adult typically have?

• 16

• 12

• 20

• 8

What is the outer layer of a tooth called?

• enamel

• cementum

• pulp

• dentin

What part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

• dentin

• enamel

• crown

• pulp

What is the term for the process of tooth formation?

• Dentinogenesis

• Periodontogenesis

• Enamel formation

• Odontogenesis

At what age do children typically start losing their baby teeth?

• Around age 3

• Around age 10

• Around age 4

• Around age 6

What is the name of the hard, protective layer of a tooth?

• crown

• pulp

• enamel

• dentin

What are the stages of tooth development?

• Initiation, Growth, Maturation, Shedding

• Mineralization, Calcification, Eruption, Replacement

• Formation, Growth, Eruption, Shedding

• The stages of tooth development are: Initiation, Bud stage, Cap stage, Bell stage, Apposition, and Maturation.

What is the role of canines in the dental structure?

• Canines are responsible for producing saliva.

• Canines are primarily used for grinding food.

• Canines help in the process of digestion.

• Canines help in tearing and piercing food.