The human tooth is divided into .................. basic parts.

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Objectives

1. The human tooth is divided into b. 3 basic parts (crown, neck, and root).

2. The a. Crown is the visible part of the tooth covered by enamel.

3. The root is the part embedded in the c. Jawbone.

4. d. Dentine protects the innermost portion of the tooth (the pulp).

5. Most adults have d. 32 teeth.

6. There are c. 4 types of teeth in the human mouth (incisors, canines, premolars, molars).

7. d. Incisors function as cutting of food.

8. All the following are types of teeth except a. Tooth (tooth is the general term, not a specific type).

9. Molars are designed to b. Grind food.

10. a. Canine teeth have a single pointed cusp and a single root.

Text of Practicals

1. Name the parts of the diagram indicated with numbers.
   1. Enamel
   2. Dentine
   3. Pulp cavity
   4. Gum (Gingiva)
   5. Cementum
   6. Periodontal ligament
   7. Alveolar bone (Jawbone)
   8. Apical foramen (Root canal opening)