Anatomy and Histology Final

How many line angles are on an anterior tooth?

The mandibular lateral erupts into the oral cavity at approximately what age?

The maxillary canine erupts into the oral cavity at approximately what age?

On which tooth surface could a mamelon be found?

Which tooth has a cusp tip more centrally located on the incisal edge?

There are how many point angles on a posterior tooth?

Which tooth has the more rounded incisal edge when viewed from the incisal?

The maxillary central erupts into the oral cavity at approximately what age?

Which tooth has a greater curvature on the distal surface when viewed from the facial?

Which tooth is the most symmetrical when viewed from the facial?

The maxillary premolars are wider in which direction?

Which of the premolars often has a varied occlusal configuration or pattern?

The lingual cusps of maxillary premolars lean...

Which pattern is most commonly found on a mandibular second premolar?

The mandibular premolars occlusally are wider in which direction?

Which tooth has a lingual cusp that is shorter than the lingual cusps on all the other premolars?

Which tooth has a relatively deep concavity on the mesial surface, that is occlusal to the cervical line?

Which teeth may have more than one lingual cusp?

The cusp of Carabelli is located on which surface?

The cusp of Carabelli is also called a cusp on a cusp - T or F

The distofacial root is the largest root on a three-rooted molar - T or F

The space between the roots of molars becomes larger the more posterior the tooth is positioned in the dental arch - T or F

Mandibular second molars erupt at what age?

From the occlusal perspective, are maxillary molars wider in the facial/lingual dimension or mesial/distal dimension?

How many lobes do mandibular second molars develop from?

How many roots do mandibular molars have?

What direction do mandibular molar roots lay?

The maxillary first molar erupts at what age?

The maxillary first molar has what distinct characteristics that are prominent features?

Maxillary second molars erupt at approximately what age?

The mandibular first molar has how many cusps?

In general, each tooth in a dental arch occludes with 2 teeth in the opposing arch with the exception of....

The fitting together of cusps during chewing action is called

The key to classification of dental occlusion for the maxillary first molar is...

An end-to-end bite is described as...

When the lingual cusps of posterior mandibular teeth contact the maxillary occlusal surfaces, the condition is called...

How is overbite determined?

In the "Curve of Spee" the following exists:

How is overbite defined?

Overjet is vertical overlap - T or F

What is Angle's Classification of occlusion when the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar is posterior or distal to it's mandibular counterpart?

The V-shaped space extending labially/buccally, incisally/occlusally, lingually, or from the contact area of two adjacent teeth is known as what?

Proper contact of each tooth with adjacent teeth is important because of this.

Which teeth have a contact within the middle third?

What is the result of attrition (wearing) of the contact areas?

On which proximal surface of the maxillary first premolar is there a concavity cervical to the contact area?

What is the function of the contact between 2 adjacent teeth?

Which molar and premolar surfaces do not have contacts within the middle third?

By protecting supporting structures from traumatic forces, which area transmits forces to adjacent teeth?

What is the area just apical to the contacts of 2 adjacent teeth called?

When normally developed teeth do not make contact with their proximal surfaces, this is known as what?

What happens to proximal contact areas as teeth age?

Where is the contact area on the mesial surface of the maxillary permanent central incisor located?

What is a general depression around a pit called?

How many cusps does a maxillary first molar have?

How many ridges are present on a cusp?

What is another name for secondary grooves?

How many distal marginal ridges are on the mandibular first molar?

The oblique ridge is a characteristic of which teeth?

A ridge that connects a facial and lingual cusp on a proximal surface is called what?

What did primary grooves develop from?

When the triangular ridge of a facial cusp meets the triangular ridge of a lingual cusp what is formed?

How does the occlusal pattern of a mandibular first molar differ from the pattern of a mandibular second molar?

Which teeth have a prominent cemento-enamel junction which may require a more lingual approach when using a "feeling" instrument?

Which tooth has the longest root in the maxillary arch?

Which teeth have deep longitudinal grooves on the mesial and distal often contributing to concave root surfaces?

Which anterior teeth MAY have a bifurcated root?

Where does the distal furaction most often occur on maxillary molars?

When the maxillary molar has a variation with an extra canal, which root will the extra canal be found in?

Where is the concavity in the cervical area of the root surfaces of maxillary and mandibular canines?

Which root is most likely to be broken during extraction on the maxillary first premolar?

On the facial surface of the maxillary central, the cervical portion of the root is what shape?

Which incisal edge is shortest on the primary mandibular canine?

Is the comparative ratio of root length to crown length greater in permanent or primary dentition?

For the crowns of deciduous maxillary central incisors, is the inciso-cervical measurement greater or the mesiodistal measurement?

How do deciduous molars differ from permanent molars?

How many roots are present on a deciduous maxillary second molar?

The deciduous mandibular first molar has the same number of roots as which permanent tooth?

Are the crowns of anterior teeth wider and broader in deciduous dentition or permanent dentition?

How many cusps do the crowns of maxillary second primary molars have?

Which teeth replace deciduous molars?

The cusp tip on the primary maxillary canine divides the incisal edge into the mesioincisal and distoincisal; which dimension is longer?

Do all deciduous first molars resemble their permanent counterparts?

Which of the following statements is NOT true for individual deciduous teeth?
- Teeth are more bulbous or balloon-like
- Teeth have a greater ration of root length to crown length
- Teeth have thinner enamel than permanent teeth
- proportionate to tooth size, teeth have a smaller pulp cavity than permanent teeth

What functions should deciduous teeth perform?

How many roots are present on the deciduous maxillary first molar?

The process by which the cells of the epiblast layer cells migrate toward the hypoblast layer forming the mesenchyme is known as what?

The buccopharyngeal membrane ruptures during which week?

At the fifth week of embryonic development, the premaxilla is known as what?

What is the embryonic process or stage in which cells grown known as?

What is the small evagination of stomodeal ectoderm at the roof of the primitive mouth known as?

The earliest sign of the developing face appears in which week?

From which pouch does the tympanic membrane form?

What is another name for the primitive mouth?

Connective tissue is derived from which germ layer?

Fusion of the upper lip occurs during which week?

From which pouch does the palatine tonsils form?

Projections of epithelium into the underlying connective tissue is called what?

Attached gingiva is an example of what?

The stratum granulosum contains flattened cells with granules believed to function in the process of keratinization - T or F

How is epithelium classified?

Where is masticatory mucosa found?

Oral mucosal epithelium and epidermis of the skin are examples of what kind of tissue?

The tough, keratinized outer layer of the oral epithelium is called what?

Where is melanin most clinically visible?

Where is lining mucosa found?

Where is specialized mucosa found?

What is the layer of epithelium where cells reproduce called?

What type of fiber is the main protection against occlusal stress?

What is the most important function of the periodontal ligament?

Which of the following contributes to the elasticity of periodontal ligament fibers?

The parts of the periodontal ligament embedded in bone and cementum are called what?

At what angle are the "mineralized fibers endings" embedded into the adjacent hard tissues?

Which of the following fibers helps to maintain a proper relationship between teeth?

Small clumps of epithelial cells amid the periodontal fibers are called?

Which of the following fiber groups are NOT considered an alveolodental fiber group arrangement?

Horizontal
Obliaque
Circular
Interradicular

Which two types of fibers resists the tooth from being pulled out of the socket?

How long do we retain the ability to form osteoblasts, fibroblasts, and cementoblasts in healthy, non-stressed periodontal ligaments?

Which two types of fibers resist horizontal pressures on the tooth?

Definition of stellate reticulum

What are partially calcified vertical sheets of enamel matrix?

What is the chemical formula for enamel?

The dental sac forms from the mesoderm layer and produces what?

Which germ layer produces enamel?

During the late bell stage, the enamel organ develops ameloblasts, which in turn make what?

Nonsuccedaneous teeth include the premolars - T or F

Which structure manufactures odontoblasts?

Which is NOT part of the Nasmyth's membrane?

Reduced enamel epithelium
Odontoblastic layer
Primary enamel cuticle
Secondary enamel cuticle

What is the composition of tooth enamel?

What are lines of Retzius?

When does the dental lamina begin to form?

Reparative, reactive, and tertiary dentin form quickly in response to what?

What sensation is received by the tooth pulp?

What is true of the cells which make dentin?

What is the relationship between percentages of materials in a tooth tissue and its hardness relative to other tissues?

What kind of cells make dentin?

From which primitive germ layer is cementum produced?

Dentin is derived from which embryonic tissue?

What is true of the hardness of cementum?

What is NOT a possible relationship of cementum and enamel?

Which type of cell is more predominant in the pulp?

What is true about sclerotic dentin?

What is true about dentin?

When is the pulp chamber the largest?

What is the relationship of cementum to that of other tissues, in a normal tooth?