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22 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Sometime under the tongue on the alveolar bone is what?
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Torus mandibularis
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This is the strongest muscle of the jaw and it aids in mastication.
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Masseter
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Which nerves innovates the mandibular teeth?
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Inferior alveolar nerve
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Name the three main salivary glands.
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Pterygoid, submandibular, & sublingual
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This forms the bulk of a tooth.
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Dentin
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When this is injured, sensory nerves send the messages to the brain for interpretation.
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Pulp
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These bones surround the bulk of the tooth and the root.
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Alveolus
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This secures the tooth in sockets by organized fiber groups.
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Periodontal ligaments
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Healthy gingival sulcus should not exceed what depth?
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3 millimeters
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This is the study of the structure and form of teeth.
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Morphology
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What is the term used for the natural teeth position?
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Dentition
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How many quadrants are the dental arches divided into?
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4
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How many deciduous dentition are there?
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20
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How many permanent teeth are there?
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32
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What is the clinical crown?
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The visible portion
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How many surfaces does a tooth have?
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5
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What are the 5 surfaces of a tooth?
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Mesial, distal, labial, lingual, & occlusal.
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What does bifurcated mean?
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2 roots
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What does trifurcated mean?
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3 roots
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What tooth or teeth plays an important role in a person's appearance and speech?
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Maxillary central incisor
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This tooth is often called "the cornerstone of the mouth" due to it's placement. It has the longest root. And it aids in tearing.
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Maxillary cuspid (canine)
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This is the smallest tooth.
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Mandibular central incisor
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