Cells
4 Structures
Conditions
Periodontium
Miscellaneous
100

These cells produce cementum

Cementoblasts

100

This covers the outer portion of the root.

Cementum

100

Can be caused by grinding the teeth

attrition

100

__________cannot probe below the gingiva.

Dental Assistants
100

What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?

Golf

200

These cells produce dentin

odontoblasts

200

This structure makes up the majority of the tooth.

dentin

200

Can be caused by acid reflux

erosion

200

The 2 types of bone in the jaw is alveolar and ______________.

cortical

200

At a restaurant, you’ll see deer meat on the menu under what name?

venison

300

These cells produce the bone

osteoblasts

300

This protects the dentin portion of the crown from thermal changes.

enamel

300

Notches are formed if a patient brushes too hard. This is known as ________________.

abrasion

300

If _________is not brushed off, it can turn into ________.

plaque;calculus/tartar

300

How many colors will you find in a regular bag of M&Ms?

six

400

These cells produce the pulp

Fibroblasts
400

The tip of the root is known as the __________.

apex

400

A frenectomy could possibly help with this. 

diastema

400

This allows for movement/shifting of the tooth.

periodontal ligament

400

Area 51 is located in which U.S. state?

Nevada

500

These cells break down/resorb the bone.

osteoclasts

500

Spell the words that stand for the CEJ.

cementoenamel junction

500

This is when the mandibular and maxillary teeth are out of position.

malocclusion

500

Healthy bone level should be located ____________ and measure _______.

just below the CEJ; 1-3mm

500

What is the only food that does not spoil?

Honey