Statistics for General Medicine: Teeth

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
The average adult will have __ teeth	32	93%
Dental devices that will help align and straighten one's teeth	Braces	93%
The teeth are part of the _________ system and breaks down food by chewing it before it's swallowed	Digestive system	93%
	Root	93%
	Canines	87%
	Molars	87%
The two structures of the tooth 1. The visible part 2. The non-visible part that holds the tooth in place	Crown	80%
Removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth in the upper and lower jaw	Dentures	80%
The four main layers 1. The outer, protective layer, also the hardest substance in the human body 2. Just underneath the protective layer, not as hard as the protective layer 3. Covers the root, helps anchor the tooth firmly in the jaw 4. Innermost layer, contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue	Enamel	80%
A cavity is a dental condition where a ____ has been formed in one of your teeth from the protective layer being worn down	Hole	73%
The types of teeth 1. 8 teeth in total - The most visible teeth. Four each in the lower and upper jaw. Has a single narrow edge, which helps cut into food when you bite. 2. 4 teeth in total - Named after their resemblance to a dog’s fangs. Much pointier than other types of teeth. Most people will have two on each jaw. Often called eye teeth, due to its location often being directly under the eyes. 3. 8 teeth in total - Also called bicuspids, will help further crush food into smaller pieces before swallowing. 4 - 12 teeth in total - The teeth in the very back of the mouth. 90% of the chewing will take place here. Most adults will have 3 of these per quadrant.	Incisors	73%
	Dentin	67%
	Premolars	60%
	Tooth Pulp	60%
When we eat, the bacteria in our mouth feed on food debris (like sugars and carbohydrates), and the bacteria will break down the leftover debris a sticky, acidic film, and this film is called	Dental Plaque	53%
Another word for cavity and also what happens when a cavity has been formed	Tooth Decay	47%
And when that sticky, acidic film (which is natural to produce) is left untreated (not brushing one's teeth and no flossing), this sticky, acidic film of bacteria, leftovers and saliva will hardened, and turn into ______, which then only can be removed by a dentist or hygienist	Tartar	40%
	Cementum	33%
Most children will have roughly 20 primary teeth during childhood before their adult teeth emerge, and these teeth can also be called	Deciduous teeth	27%
When an adult has too few teeth	Hypodontia	20%
Whilst many assume teeth are a type of bones, teeth are actually ___________ organs	Ectodermal	13%
When an adult has too many teeth	Hyperdontia	13%
	Pit and Fissure Decay	13%
	Root Decay	13%
The three types of cavities 1. Cavities that form between the teeth 2. Cavities that form on top of the teeth's chewing surface (sharp edges) 3. Cavities formed in the root, foten due to receding gums	Smooth Surface	13%