Dental Nursing - Anatomy 2025
99% water -ans Saliva
A crevice exists as a shallow space of less than 3mm between the tooth surface and gingival margin and contains... -ans Epithelium
Acts as a shock absorber to the teeth during chewing. -ans Periodontal ligament
Correct anatomical term fo...
Dental Nursing - Anatomy 2025
99% water -ans Saliva
A crevice exists as a shallow space of less than 3mm between the tooth surface and gingival margin and
contains... -ans Epithelium
Acts as a shock absorber to the teeth during chewing. -ans Periodontal ligament
Correct anatomical term for 'gums'? -ans Gingiva
Deciduous incisors and canines are smaller versions of what? -ans Permanent incisors and canines
Does not contain nerves or blood vessels. Receives its nutrients from the periodontal ligament. -ans Cementum
Hardest substance in the body? -ans Enamel
Has a sensory nerve supply which transmits pain, pressure, touch and temperature change. -ans Periodontal
ligament
How many teeth in the full adult dentition? -ans 32 including third molars.
It is pink in colour and has a stippled surface if it is healthy. -ans Gingiva
Largest of all teeth? -ans First molars (permanent).
Located between the ramus of the mandible and the ear, and deep to the muscles in that area. It is the largest
of the three salivary glands. -ans Parotid Gland
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