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6th Grade Dental Care

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the outer layer of the root of the tooth

a)

dentin

b)

cementum

c)

enamel

d)

gingiva

2.

This is soft tissue composed of blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and connective tissue

a)

gingiva

b)

enamel

c)

cementum

d)

pulp

3.

This is the outer layer of the crown of the tooth

a)

dentin

b)

pulp

c)

enamel

d)

cementum

4.

This makes up the bulk of the tooth and provides support for the enamel

a)

dentin

b)

root

c)

cementum

d)

enamel

5.

This soft tissue that surrounds the neck of the tooth.

a)

dentin

b)

gingiva

c)

enamel

d)

pulp

6.

This is a pointed elevation on the surface of the tooth.

a)

enamel

b)

cusp

c)

root

d)

caries

7.

This is gingival inflammation.

a)

periodontitis

b)

caries

c)

gingivitis

d)

toothitis

8.

This is dental decay

a)

cavity

b)

gingivitis

c)

periodontitis

d)

caries

9.

This is also known as bicuspids; have 2 cusps, 1 on the buccal surface and 1 on the lingual surface.

a)

premolars

b)

molars

c)

canines

d)

incisors

10.

These generally have 4 cusps and a very broad occlusal surface used for chewing, crushing, and grinding food.

a)

premolars

b)

molars

c)

canines

d)

incisors

11.

This is a clear sticky film that forms minutes after brushing.

a)

gingivitis

b)

cavity

c)

acquired pellicle

d)

caries

12.

This is an advanced stage gingivitis that affects underlying supporting tissues and bones.

a)

periodontitis

b)

caries

c)

acquired pellicle

d)

cavity

13.

These teeth have relatively sharp edges and are used to cut or incise food.

a)

canines

b)

premolars

c)

molars

d)

incisors

14.

This is a hole in the tooth.

a)

periodontitis

b)

acquired pellicle

c)

caries

d)

cavity

15.

This is also known as cuspids; have one pointed cusp used for holding and tearing food.

a)

molars

b)

premolars

c)

canines

d)

incisors

16.

Permanent dentition consists of how many teeth?

a)

16 teeth

b)

20 teeth

c)

28 teeth

d)

32 teeth

17.

Which of the following materials is required for very precise procedures such as fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures?

a)

alginate

b)

elastomeric

c)

amalgam

d)

composite resin

18.

Which of the following materials is a metal material made up mainly of silver, tin, and mercury?

a)

alginate

b)

elastomeric

c)

amalgam

d)

composite resin

19.

Which of the following restorative materials is composed of plastic resin and glass fillers?

a)

alginate

b)

elastomeric

c)

amalgam

d)

composite resin

20.

This is an irreversible hydrocolloid used to make impressions.

a)

alginate

b)

amalgam

c)

elastomeric

d)

composite resin

21.

The portion of the tooth normally visible in the oral cavity

a)

root

b)

crown

c)

pulp

d)

composite resin

22.

The portion of the tooth embedded in the bone

a)

root

b)

crown

c)

cementum

d)

pulp

23.

The soft, sticky film on teeth that contains bacteria.

a)

caries

b)

cavity

c)

pulp

d)

plaque

24.

The first step in making a model is to make an;

a)

caries

b)

cementum

c)

impression

d)

acquired pellicle

25.

The two main instrument grasps are the pen and this grasp.

a)

double finger grasp

b)

double handed grasp

c)

palm grasp

d)

hand and foot grasp

26.

These dental professionals provide oral hygiene techniques and dental health education.

a)

Dental Assistant

b)

Dentist

c)

Dental Hygienist

d)

Dental Lab Tech

27.

This type of Dental Specialist replaces missing teeth and oral structures with artificial ones.

a)

periodontics

b)

Orthodontics

c)

Prosthodontics

d)

Dentofacial Orthopedics

28.

Decidious dentition or primary teeth consists of how many teeth?

a)

32 teeth

b)

28 teeth

c)

20 teeth

d)

16 teeth

29.

This numbering system is used in Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentristry.

a)

Universal System

b)

Pirates System

c)

Unilateral System

d)

Palmer's System

30.

This is a foot control that regulates the speed of the handpiece.

a)

Sphygmomanometer

b)

Rheostat

c)

T.S. Meter

d)

Bib