Dental Anatomy Quiz

The canine is considered the strongest tooth in the human dentition because

• It has the largest occlusal surface

• It has the longest root

• It has multiple cusps

• It is located in the center of the arch

Which of the following is the hardest tissue in the human body?

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Cementum

• Alveolar bone

Which structure attaches the tooth to the alveolar bone?

• Gingiva

• Enamel

• Periodontal ligament

• Cementoblasts

Which type of dentin is formed in response to caries or trauma?

• Primary dentin

• Secondary dentin

• Tertiary dentin

• Sclerotic dentin

Which of the following best describes the wavy boundary between enamel and dentin that provides strong adhesion?

• Cementoenamel junction

• Alveolar crest

• Periodontal ligament

• Dentinoenamel junction

The periodontal ligament is mainly composed of which type of fibers that attach cementum to alveolar bone?

• Collagen fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Muscle fibers

• Elastic fibers

The height of contour on the lingual surface of posterior teeth is usually located

• Incisal third

• Cervical third

• Middle third

• Occlusal third

Which part of the alveolar process corresponds to the lamina dura on radiography?

• Cortical plate

• Bundle bone

• Spongy base

• Alveolar mucosa

What is the triangular gingival tissue located between two adjacent teeth called

• Alveolar gingiva

• ingival papilla

• Attached gingiva

• Free gingiva

Which term refers to the first set of teeth in humans?

• Permanent teeth

• Mixed teeth

• Deciduous teeth