Intro to Dentition
The number of permanent teeth (normally)
32
What is Gingivitis?
inflammation of the gums
What is the most important nutrient source?
carbohydrates
Roof of the mouth
palate
The enamel on your teeth is stronger than bone.
True
The tooth surface that is on the tongue side
Lingual Surface
What motion should you use while flossing between two teeth?
sawing
What is the most common disease worldwide?
dental caries
Primary material in teeth, covered by enamel in the crown and protects cementum in the root
dentin
Loss of tooth surface material due to dental erosion is reversible.
False
What does FMX mean?
full mouth x-rays
Bad breathe
Halitosis
What causes Black Hairy Tongue?
It is caused by overgrowth of bacteria and is temporary and harmless.
Soft tissue hanging from the middle of the soft palate
uvula
Some babies are born with teeth.
True!
It’s rare, but it happens. One out of every 2,000 babies is born with tiny teeth. They’re often loose and can make breastfeeding hard. A doctor or dentist can take them out so the newborn won’t swallow them or scrape his tongue.
Closing of the teeth that come together
occlusion
What were the first bristle toothbrushes made from?
Hog Hair
Found in the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism of the body
Iodine
What is the small opening of the root called?
apical foramen
George Washington had false teeth made of wood.
False - He had dentures made from gold, ivory, and lead, but never wood (despite what you may have heard as a kid). Experts think his teeth might have been so stained that they looked like wood.
How many teeth are there in each arch in the deciduous dentition?
10
Cleaning of teeth, removal of stains, plaque, and tarter
prophylaxis
What vitamins are excreted by the body daily?
B complex & Vitamin C
What bone does the mandible articulate with?
Temporal Bone
If your tooth gets knocked out, put it in milk.
True
If you or a child gets a permanent tooth (not a baby one) knocked out in a sports game or an accident, find the tooth and rinse it off. Try to put it back in its place, but don’t force it. If you can’t, put the tooth in a small cup of milk or a cup of water with a pinch of salt. It’s important to keep it moist. Call your dentist as soon as possible. You’ll have the highest chance of saving the tooth if it’s replaced within an hour of being knocked out.