Tooth Anatomy

What is the term for the bone that supports and surrounds the roots of teeth?

• Cortical bone

• Alveolar bone

• Mandibular bone

• Maxillary bone

What is the hard outer layer of a tooth called?

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Enamel

• Pulp

What is the name of the dental professional who specializes in the treatment of gum disease?

• Orthodontist

• Endodontist

• Periodontist

• Prosthodontist

What is the term for the innermost part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels?

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Pulp

• Cementum

What is the total number of baby teeth?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 24

What is the term for the upper part of a tooth that is visible above the gum line?

• Crown

• Root

• Enamel

• Pulp

What is the term for the extension of the pulp cavity into the root of the tooth?

• Root canal

• Dental crown

• Enamel layer

• Gingival sulcus

What is the term for the outermost layer of the tooth that protects it from decay?

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Enamel

• Pulp

What is the name of the tissue that connects the tooth to the surrounding bone?

• Periodontal ligament

• Dental pulp

• Enamel

• Cementum

How many adult teeth does a typical human have?

• 28

• 30

• 32

• 34