Dental Nursing – Anatomy Exam Practice Questions and Answers

Dental Nursing – Anatomy Exam Practice Questions and Answers Permanent uppers with one root? - ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 5. Permanent lowers with one root? - ANSWER-1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Maximum number of roots in deciduous teeth? - ANSWER-Three Largest of all teeth? - ANSWER-First molars (permanent). Upper 6's have an extra cusp mesio-palatally named the... - ANSWER-Cusp carabelli Deciduous incisors and canines are smaller versions of what? - ANSWER-Permanent incisors and canines What is the periodontium-alveolar bone? - ANSWER-Specialised ridge of bone where the teeth sit in their sockets. Correct anatomical term for 'gums'? - ANSWER-Gingiva What is the specialised fibrous tissue which attaches teeth to the alveolar bone and surrounding gingiva? - ANSWER-Periodontal ligament ©EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/4 What is the sole purpose of the periodontium-alveolar bone? - ANSWER-Support teeth What does periodontal disease cause destruction of? - ANSWER-The alveolar bone What is the gingiva? - ANSWER-Specialised soft tissue that covers the alveolar process that are also in attachment with the neck of the teeth. A crevice exists as a shallow space of less than 3mm between the tooth surface and gingival margin and contains... - ANSWER-Epithelium It is pink in colour and has a stippled surface if it is healthy. - ANSWER-Gingiva