Certified Dental Assistant Exam 40 Questions And Answers Set 03
1 / 10
Terms in this set
40
Enamel
the outermost layer of a tooth; the hardest material in the body; protects nerves and softer material inside the tooth
Dentin
Makes up the bulk of the tooth structures located around the pulp cavity and under the enamel within the anatomical crown.
Pulp Chamber
the center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp
Root
the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
Root Apex
The entrance point of the nerve, blood vessels and connective tissue that constitutes the pulp.
Incisors
The 4 front teeth, known as the biting edge of the anterior teeth.
Cuspids/ Canines
Teeth next to the incisors. One tooth per quadrant, primarily used in tearing/ripping food.
Premolars
function is holding and grinding; 4 mandible, 4 maxillary; 2-3 cusps; posterior teeth
Molars
The back 12 teeth, used to chew, 3 teeth per quadrant.
Buccal
Surface of the tooth adjacent to the cheek.