DENT1111 Tooth Names & Tooth Surfaces

How many teeth are in the permanent dentition?

• 32
• 30
• 28
• 34

What is the dental term that refers to the upper arch?

• Mandible
• Maxilla
• Incisor
• Canine

What is the chewing surface of a posterior tooth called?

• Occlusal

• Root
• Crown
• Enamel

What is the tooth surface that is toward the midline called?

• Distal
• Mesial
• Buccal
• Lingual

What is the tooth surface that is furthest away from the midline called?

• Distal
• Mesial
• Buccal
• Lingual

What is the dental term that refers to the lower arch?

• Maxilla
• Mandible
• Incisor
• Canine

Teeth have ______ surfaces.

• 5
• 4
• 3
• 6

A wisdom tooth is also called a _________.

• Third Molar

• Canine
• Incisor
• Premolar

The facial surface faces towards the tongue.

• True

• False

When a wisdom tooth remains lodged within the jaw bone, this is known as __________.

• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis
• Impacted tooth
• Cavities