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WorksheetsDental Terminology and Tooth Anatomy
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Fill in the blank: Palmer Notation System uses brackets to indicate quadrant, teeth numbered 1-8 from the midline, and primary teeth use letters ___.
A-E
A-D
A-F
A-G
Fill in the blank: International Numbering System uses a two digit code. The 1st digit indicates the quadrant (1-4 permanent / 5-8 primary), and the 2nd digit indicates the tooth number (___).
1-8
1-4
1-6
1-10
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (Middle Section) is called the ___.
Neck
Crown
Root
Enamel
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (Bottom Section) is called the ___.
Root
Crown
Enamel
Dentin
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (Top Layer) is called the ___.
Enamel
Dentin
Pulp
Cementum
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (2nd Layer from Top) is called the ___.
Dentin
Enamel
Pulp
Cementum
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (3rd Layer) is called the ___.
Pulp
Enamel
Dentin
Cementum
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (2 lines going towards nerves) are called ___.
Roots and Root Canals
Crowns and Enamel
Cusps and Fissures
Incisors and Canines
Fill in the blank: Teeth Anatomy (space between tooth and bone) is called ___.
Cementum
Enamel
Dentin
Pulp
Fill in the blank: Tooth Morphology is the study of the ___ and ___ of teeth.
form and structure
color and taste
size and weight
growth and decay
Fill in the blank: The two types of arches are ___ (Top) and ___ (Bottom and can move).
Maxillary, Mandibular
Mandibular, Maxillary
Incisor, Canine
Premolar, Molar
Fill in the blank: Quadrant is the division of ___ sections by midlines.
4
2
3
5
Fill in the blank: Sextant means ___ posteriors and ___ anterior in each arch.
2, 1
1, 2
3, 0
0, 3
Fill in the blank: Incisor are the ___ front teeth in the top and bottom arches.
4
2
6
8
Canine/Cuspid are also known as your ___ or ___ teeth.
Vampire, Shark
Wisdom, Molar
Incisor, Premolar
Baby, Milk
Fill in the blank: Premolar are the ones before your molars, there are ___ in each quadrant.
2
3
4
1
Fill in the blank: Molar are your last teeth, there are ___ in each quadrant but sometimes the 3rd molar (wisdom tooth) is removed.
3
2
4
5
Fill in the blank: Anterior refers to ___ teeth (towards lips).
Front
Back
Side
Upper
Fill in the blank: Posterior refers to ___ teeth (towards back of mouth).
Back
Front
Upper
Lower
Fill in the blank: Crown (Clinical) is the portion of tooth covered by ___.
Enamel
Dentin
Cementum
Pulp
Fill in the blank: Crown (Anatomical) is the portion of crown ___.
Visible
Hidden
Rooted
Covered
What is the portion of the root covered by cementum called?
Clinical root
Anatomical crown
Pulp chamber
Enamel junction
What is the portion of the root seen in the oral cavity called?
Anatomical root
Clinical crown
Pulp chamber
Enamel
What does 'Mesial' refer to?
Towards midline (middle)
Towards the back of the mouth
Away from the midline
Towards the chewing surface
What does 'Distal' refer to?
Away from midline (middle)
Towards the midline (middle)
Near the point of attachment
On the same side as another structure
What does 'Lingual RMB (Lengua)' refer to?
Towards tongue
Towards cheek
Towards teeth
Towards palate
What does 'Labial RMB (Labio)' refer to?
Towards lips
Towards cheeks
Towards tongue
Towards palate
What does 'Buccal' refer to?
Towards cheek
Towards tongue
Towards nose
Towards chin
What does 'Incisal RMB (Surgery)' refer to?
Biting or cutting edge
Root surface
Gum tissue
Jaw bone
What does 'Occlusal' refer to?
Chewing surface
Tooth root
Gum tissue
Jaw joint
How many teeth are permanent?
32
20
28
24
How many primary teeth are there?
20
16
24
32
Which arch is movable?
Mandibler
Maxilla
Palatine
Zygomatic
How many quadrants are there in the mouth?
4
2
6
8
How many teeth per quadrant in primary dentition?
5
4
6
8
How many teeth per quadrant in permanent dentition?
8
6
10
12
Who is a susceptible host?
Person lacking immunity towards pathogen
Person with strong immunity
Person vaccinated against all diseases
Person who has recovered from the disease
What is an infectious agent?
Pathogen (infection)
Vitamin (nutrition)
Enzyme (catalyst)
Hormone (regulation)
Portal of Entry: Where does a pathogen enter the host?
Where Pathogen Enters Host
Where Pathogen Exits Host
Where Pathogen Multiplies
Where Pathogen is Destroyed
Where does a pathogen live, survive, and reproduce?
Where Pathogen Lives, Survive, and can Reproduce
Where Pathogen Dies Instantly
Where Pathogen Cannot Survive
Where Pathogen is Destroyed
Mode of Transmission: What does this term refer to?
The way Pathogen is spreading
The way symptoms appear
The way treatment is given
The way immunity is developed
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Policy Education
Professional Performance Evaluation
Primary Power Equipment
What does PPE protect you from when treating a patient?
Protects you from an Infectious Agent when treating patient
Protects you from dehydration when treating patient
Protects you from loud noises when treating patient
Protects you from emotional stress when treating patient
Protects you from sunlight when treating patient
What does this term mean?
Putting On PPE
Removing PPE
Cleaning Equipment
Washing Hands
Doffing: What does this term mean?
Taking Off PPE
Putting On PPE
Disinfecting PPE
Storing PPE
Droplet Isolation: What does this refer to?
Sneezing or Flying Body Fluids
Contact with contaminated surfaces
Airborne transmission over long distances
Direct skin-to-skin contact
Contact Isolation: What does this refer to?
Contact Plus Isolation
Airborne Isolation
Droplet Isolation
Protective Isolation
What does this abbreviation stand for in standard procedures?
Standard Procedures
Special Protocols
Systematic Planning
Specific Practices
CPI: What does this abbreviation mean regarding hand hygiene?
Only use Soap and Water (No Hand Sanitizer)
Clean Personal Items
Continuous Protection Initiative
Certified Professional Inspector
What is the protocol for airborne pathogens?
RMB COVID
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Standard Precautions
List all the pulse locations.
Carotid, apical, facial, radial, popliteal, femoral, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial, and temporal artery
Carotid, apical, facial, radial, popliteal, femoral, brachial, ulnar, axillary, and subclavian artery
Carotid, apical, facial, radial, popliteal, femoral, brachial, abdominal, iliac, and temporal artery
Carotid, apical, facial, radial, popliteal, femoral, brachial, jugular, vertebral, and temporal artery
What is the top number of the blood pressure (bp) called?
Systolic
Diastolic
Pulse
Mean arterial
What is the bottom number of the blood pressure (bp) called?
Diastolic
Systolic
Pulse rate
Heart rate
What is the medical term for difficult or labored breathing?
Dyspnea
Apnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
When measuring blood pressure, what are you measuring?
The force of blood flowing through the arteries
The amount of oxygen in the blood
The rate at which the heart beats
The temperature of the blood
What is the term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
What is the term for low blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Anemia
Bradycardia
What is a normal resting pulse (heart rate) for an adult?
60 to 100 beats per minute
40 to 60 beats per minute
100 to 120 beats per minute
120 to 140 beats per minute
What is the name for a pulse rate that is lower than normal?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
What is the name for a pulse rate that is higher than normal?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypotension
Where is the most common place to check an adult's pulse?
The radial artery in the wrist
The carotid artery in the neck
The femoral artery in the thigh
The brachial artery in the arm
What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult? _____
12 to 18 breaths per minute
6 to 10 breaths per minute
20 to 30 breaths per minute
30 to 40 breaths per minute
What does the term "respiratory rate" measure?
The number of breaths a person takes per minute
The amount of oxygen in the blood
The speed of blood flow in the veins
The number of heartbeats per minute
What is a common term for an abnormally fast breathing rate?
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Apnea
Dyspnea
