Dental Terminology: Basics
Essential dental terminology for dental students and allied health professionals.
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What is the hardest tissue in the human body that covers the anatomical crown of a tooth?
Enamel
Which tooth type is primarily designed for cutting and shearing food?
Incisors
In dental terminology, what does the 'mesial' surface of a tooth refer to?
The surface of the tooth closest to the midline of the dental arch.
What is the common clinical term for dental decay or 'cavities' caused by bacterial acid?
Dental Caries
How many permanent teeth are present in a full adult dentition according to the Universal Numbering System?
32
What is the innermost part of the tooth containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue?
Dental Pulp
What tissue makes up the bulk of the tooth and is located beneath the enamel and cementum?
Dentin
What is the specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth?
Cementum
What is the primary function of the Periodontal Ligament (PDL)?
To anchor the tooth to the alveolar bone and act as a shock absorber during mastication.
Which dental surface faces the cheek in the posterior region of the mouth?
Buccal surface
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