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WorksheetsDental Assistant Bridge Terminology
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
How many permanent teeth do most adults have?
(a)
What are type of teeth mentioned in the image?
True or False: Permanent teeth replace baby teeth.
True
False
What are anterior teeth commonly called?
Back teeth
Front teeth
Side teeth
Molar teeth
Fill in the blank: Posterior teeth include the (a) and molars.
What are Canine Teeth named after?
Canine Teeth help you tear into foods like (a) .
What function do Incisors serve?
What is the main difference between molars and premolars?
Fill in the blank: Molars are seen in the (a) of the teeth.
What is the singular form of 'Teeth'?
How many teeth do most adults have?
(a)
What are wisdom teeth?
If wisdom teeth are removed, how many teeth will most adults have?
(a)
What is the function of Cementum in a tooth?
Fill in the blank: Cementum (a) the root of a tooth.
What is the function of the Crown in a tooth?
Fill in the blank: The Crown is (a) the tooth.
What is the function of dentin in the tooth?
Where is dentin located in relation to the enamel of the tooth?
(a)
What does enamel protect the crown of your tooth from?
What is the strongest substance in your body?
(a)
What is the medical term for the soft tissue that surrounds the base of your teeth?
What is the more common term for the soft tissue that surrounds the base of your teeth?
What is the function of the mandible?
What is the function of the maxilla?
What is the broader term that refers to both the upper and lower jawbones?
(a)
What does the nerve in the tooth sense?
Light
Temperature and pressure changes
Sound
Color
The nerve in the tooth is also called the (a) .
What are the four components of the connective tissue in the periodontium?
(a)
What is the function of the hard palate?
(a)
What is the function of the soft palate?
(a)
What is the function of the root in the tooth structure?
It is above the gum line.
It anchors the tooth in the jaw bone.
It is located in the center of the tooth.
It contains enamel.
Fill in the blank: The pulp is located in the center of the tooth, directly beneath the (a) .
What is the procedure that treats infections in tooth pulp?
(a)
What supports teeth or a tooth that's impacted in the gums?
(a)
What is the muscular organ that helps with chewing, swallowing, speech, and taste?
(a)
What is an Abnormal Bite?
A) Misaligned Teeth
B) Healthy Teeth
C) Straight Teeth
Fill in the blank: Some of the bacteria in your mouth can be (a) and harmful.
What is Bruxism?
Condition by involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth
A type of bacteria
A dental procedure
What is the process of rotting or decomposing through bacteria called?
(a)
What helps to dislodge food wedged between your teeth?
(a)
What helps protect your teeth?
(a)
Why do people wear a mouthguard while sleeping?
What is the purpose of using mouthwash?
What are the benefits of using a soft-bristle toothbrush?
What are the benefits of chewing sugarless gum?
What is tooth decay and how does it affect the teeth?
What are the different types of bristles found in toothbrushes?
How are 2x2 Gauze used in dental procedures?
What is an Air-Water Syringe used for in dentistry?
An Amalgam Capsule is a pre-measured container of (a) and mercury used to fill cavities in teeth.
What is the function of an Amalgam Carrier in dental procedures?
What is an Amalgam Condenser used for? Fill in the blank: An Amalgam Condenser is used to pack amalgam into (a) .
What is an Amalgamator? Fill in the blank: An Amalgamator is a machine that combines or mixes dental materials like amalgam alloys and cements at different speeds and is used to prepare the (a) .
What is Articulating Paper used for? Fill in the blank: Articulating Paper is a thin, paper strip that dentists use to examine a patient’s bite and helps identify areas where teeth meet and where (a) may be needed.
What is a Clamp used for in dental procedures? Fill in the blank: A Clamp is a metal device that holds a rubber dam in place around a tooth during a (a) .
