Core Dental Knowledge
Where in the mouth do we start counting teeth in the Universal Numbering System?
What is the upper right third molar?
This part of the tooth is visible above the gumline.
What is the crown?
This instrument is used to examine teeth and reflect light into the mouth.
What is a mouth mirror?
This marked instrument is used to measure pocket depths around teeth.
What is Orthodontics?
This common procedure removes plaque and tartar from teeth to maintain oral health.
What is a dental cleaning?
Adults typically have this many permanent teeth.
What is 32?
This hard, outermost layer of the tooth is the strongest substance in the human body.
What is the enamel?
This instrument is used to loosen teeth before extraction.
What is an elevator?
This specialist performs root canals and treats diseases of the dental pulp.
What is Endodontics?
This procedure is done to restore a tooth damaged by decay using materials like composite or amalgam.
What is a filling?
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
What is every 3-4 months?
This layer lies beneath enamel and makes up most of the tooth.
What is dentin?
This instrument has a sharp and pointed tip that is used to remove plaque and calculus.
What is a scaler?
This specialist performs root canals and treats diseases of the dental pulp.
What is Periodontics?
This procedure involves removing the infected pulp of a tooth and sealing it to prevent further infection.
What is a root canal?
Children have this many primary (baby) teeth.
What is 20?
This soft part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels and is located in the center of the tooth.
What is the pulp?
This marked instrument is used to measure pocket depths around teeth.
What is a periodontal probe?
This dental specialist performs tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and jaw surgeries.
What is Oral and Maxillofacial surgery?
This procedure replaces a missing tooth by inserting a metal post into the jawbone, which later supports a crown.
What is a dental implant?
This type of X-ray shows the entire tooth from crown to root and is commonly used to check for infections or bone loss.
What is a periapical X-ray?
The chewing surface of posterior teeth.
What is the occlusal surface?
This instrument holds and tightens a matrix band around a tooth during a restoration.
What is a Tofflemire or Garrison ring?
This specialty replaces missing teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants.
What is Prosthodontics?
This procedure involves reshaping the tooth structure to prepare it for a crown by removing part of the enamel.
What is a crown preparation?