ANSWERS 2024 EDITION
◉ Class 3 caries Answer: anterior interproximal (no incisal edge)
◉ Class 4 caries Answer: anterior interproximal with incisal edge
◉ Class 5 caries Answer: Smooth caries along gumline
◉ Class 6 caries Answer: incisal edge or cusp tips
◉ Which term refers to the study of the structure and function of
teeth?
A. Histology• B. Odontology• C. Dental Anatomy• D. Physiology
Answer: C. Dental Anatomy
◉ Which of the following is NOT a function of the human dentition?
A. Mastication• B. Speech• C. Circulation• D. Esthetics Answer: C.
Circulation
◉ How many primary teeth are present in a complete primary
dentition? A. 20• B. 28• C. 32• D. 18 Answer: A. 20
, ◉ Which dental arch contains the maxillary teeth?•
A. Lower arch• B. Mandibular arch• C. Upper arch• D. Buccal arch
Answer: C. upper arch
◉ Which term describes the contact relationship between maxillary
and mandibular teeth?•
A. Alignment• B. Occlusion C. Articulation• D. Approximation
Answer: B. Occlusion
◉ Which numbering system assigns numbers 1-32 to permanent
teeth?
A. Palmer• B. Universal• C. FDI• D. Zsigmondy Answer: B. universal
◉ In the FDI system, what does the number 11 represent?
A. Maxillary right central incisor• B. Mandibular left central incisor•
C. Maxillary left canine• D. Mandibular right molar Answer: A.
Maxillary right central incisor
◉ Which system uses quadrant brackets and numbers/letters?
A. Universal• B. Palmer• C. FDI• D. ISO Answer: B. Palmer
◉ Tooth #8 in the Universal system refers to which tooth?•