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DENT 1111 Dental Terminology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Word parts are joined by a combining vowel that is usually a(n) _________ but can be another vowel.

a)

a

b)

e

c)
o
d)

i

2.

The word part that is placed at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _________

a)
Suffix
b)
Infix
c)
Prefix
d)
Postfix
3.

The word part that is placed at the end of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _______________

a)
Prefix
b)
Infix
c)
Suffix
d)
Root
4.

Radi/o is the combining form meaning radiant energy that is used for x-rays. The process of recording radiant energy is _______________

a)
Radiation
b)
Radiography
c)
Radiology
d)
Radiotherapy
5.

A tooth that has two cusps (or rounded surfaces) is a(n) ______________

a)
Incisor
b)
Canine
c)
Molar
d)
Bicuspid
6.

Stomat/o is the combining form meaning mouth. Itis is the suffix meaning inflammation. Inflammation of the mouth is _______________

a)
Stomatitis
b)
Otitis
c)
Dermatitis
d)
Arthritis
7.

Silver-coloured fillings that are used on posterior teeth are called ______________

a)
Amalgam fillings
b)
Composite fillings
c)
Glass ionomer fillings
d)
Gold fillings
8.

The root end of any tooth is its ________

a)
Crown
b)
Enamel
c)
Gum
d)

Apex

9.

The dental x-ray that reveals interproximal decay is known as a _____________

a)
Panoramic x-ray
b)
Periapical x-ray
c)
Bitewing x-ray
d)
Occlusal x-ray
10.

Translate the following term into Layman's language.

Deciduous ___________

a)

missing teeth

b)

adult teeth

c)

primary (baby) teeth

d)

dinosaur teeth