ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Enamel - CORRECT ANSWER the outermost layer of a tooth; the hardest material in
the body; protects nerves and softer material inside the tooth
Dentin - CORRECT ANSWER Makes up the bulk of the tooth structures located
around the pulp cavity and under the enamel within the anatomical crown.
Pulp Chamber - CORRECT ANSWER the center or innermost portion of the tooth
containing the pulp
Root - CORRECT ANSWER the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves
as support
Root Apex - CORRECT ANSWER The entrance point of the nerve, blood vessels and
connective tissue that constitutes the pulp.
Incisors - CORRECT ANSWER The 4 front teeth, known as the biting edge of the
anterior teeth.
Cuspids - CORRECT ANSWER Teeth next to the incisors. One tooth per quadrant,
primarily used in tearing/ripping food.
Premolars - CORRECT ANSWER function is holding and grinding; 4 mandible, 4
maxillary; 2-3 cusps; posterior teeth
Molars - CORRECT ANSWER The back 12 teeth, used to chew, 3 teeth per quadrant.
Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER Surface of the tooth adjacent to the cheek.