Freshmen Dental Anatomy

Front

What is the total number of teeth in a quadrant of the primary dentition?

Back

5

Front

What are the two teeth located just lateral to the four front middle teeth?

Back

Canines

Front

What types of teeth are included in the posterior teeth?

Back

Premolars and molars

Front

Which type of teeth are primarily responsible for grinding food?

Back

Molars

Front

What is the outer layer of the crown of a tooth called?

Back

Enamel

Front

What is the function of incisors?

Back

To cut food.

Front

What are the four types of teeth in the human mouth?

Back

Incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

Front

What is the role of canines in dental anatomy?

Back

To tear food.

Front

What is dentin?

Back

The layer of tissue beneath the enamel that makes up the bulk of the tooth.

Front

What is the pulp of a tooth?

Back

The innermost part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.