Anatomy
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel
What bacteria is most commonly associated with dental caries?
Streptococcus mutans?
This is the process of removing decay and restoring tooth function.
filling (restoration)?
This common filling material is silver-colored and contains mercury
amalgam
The first toothbrushes were made from the bristles of this animal.
Pig
This cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the teeth.
trigeminal nerve (CN V)
A red, inflamed gum that bleeds easily is most likely a sign of what?
Gingivitis
What tool is used to detect calculus below the gum line?
periodontal probe or explorer?
What dental material is commonly used for tooth impressions?
alginate
Which ancient civilization is known for early forms of dentistry and dental tools?
Egyptians
How many roots does a maxillary first molar typically have?
Three
What term describes an infection of the pulp?
Pulpitis
What’s the term for complete removal of a tooth?
extraction
This bonding agent uses a blue light to cure.
light-cured composite resin
This country invented the modern electric toothbrush in 1954.
Switzerland
This structure anchors the tooth to the alveolar bone.
periodontal ligament (PDL)
This type of cyst is most commonly associated with non-vital teeth.
periapical cyst?
This procedure involves reshaping the bone supporting the teeth.
osseous surgery?
Which cement is commonly used for crowns and is known for its strength and biocompatibility?
glass ionomer cement
Who is considered the “father of modern dentistry”?
Pierre Fauchard?
Name the four muscles of mastication.
masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid?
A “floating teeth” radiographic appearance can indicate what disease?
Langerhans cell histiocytosis?
This term describes the surgical exposure of an impacted tooth, often followed by orthodontic traction.
exposure and bonding
Name a ceramic material often used for CAD/CAM crowns.
lithium disilicate (e.max)
This 19th-century dentist helped pioneer the use of ether for anesthesia.
William T.G. Morton