Types of Teeth & Parts of the Tooth worksheet - Free Printable

Worksheet: Types of Teeth & Parts of the Tooth

#### Part 1: Label the Diagram of the Tooth
The task is to label the parts of the tooth diagram using the provided terms. Here is the correct labeling:

1. Crown: The visible part of the tooth above the gum line.
2. Neck: The area where the crown meets the root.
3. Root: The part of the tooth embedded in the jawbone.
4. Enamel: The hard, outer layer covering the crown.
5. Dentin: The layer beneath the enamel, softer than enamel but harder than pulp.
6. Pulp: The soft center of the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves.
7. Cementum: The hard tissue covering the root of the tooth.
8. Gums: The soft tissue surrounding the base of the teeth.
9. Bone: The jawbone that supports the teeth.
10. Blood vessels & Nerves: Located within the pulp, providing nutrients and sensation to the tooth.

#### Correct Labels:
- Top left: Crown
- Middle left: Neck
- Bottom left: Root
- Left side (outer layer): Enamel
- Inner layer below enamel: Dentin
- Center (soft part): Pulp
- Right side (covering root): Cementum
- Bottom right: Gums
- Far left (jawbone): Bone
- Inside the pulp: Blood vessels & Nerves

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#### Part 2: Match Phrases in COLUMN A with Responses in COLUMN B
The task is to match phrases in COLUMN A with the correct responses from COLUMN B. Here are the answers:

1. This set of teeth has 20 teeth in total
- F. Primary
- Explanation: The primary (baby) teeth set consists of 20 teeth.

2. Used for crushing and grinding foods
- C. Molar
- Explanation: Molars are the back teeth used for grinding food.

3. This set of teeth is also called milk teeth.
- F. Primary
- Explanation: Primary teeth are commonly referred to as "milk teeth."

4. Type of tooth found at the front of the mouth
- B. Incisor
- Explanation: Incisors are located at the front of the mouth.

5. Used for ripping and tearing foods
- A. Canine
- Explanation: Canines have a pointed shape for tearing food.

6. Type of tooth found most in the permanent set
- E. Premolar
- Explanation: Premolars are the most numerous in the permanent set.

7. This set of teeth has 32 in total.
- D. Permanent
- Explanation: The permanent (adult) teeth set consists of 32 teeth.

8. Used for cutting and biting into foods
- B. Incisor
- Explanation: Incisors are sharp and used for cutting and biting.

9. Type of tooth missing from the temporary set
- E. Premolar
- Explanation: Premolars are not present in the primary (temporary) set.

10. Type of tooth found least in the permanent set
- A. Canine
- Explanation: There are only four canines in the permanent set.

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Final Answers:

#### Part 1: Labels
- Crown
- Neck
- Root
- Enamel
- Dentin
- Pulp
- Cementum
- Gums
- Bone
- Blood vessels & Nerves

#### Part 2: Matches
1. F. Primary
2. C. Molar
3. F. Primary
4. B. Incisor
5. A. Canine
6. E. Premolar
7. D. Permanent
8. B. Incisor
9. E. Premolar
10. A. Canine

Final Answer:
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\text{Part 1: Crown, Neck, Root, Enamel, Dentin, Pulp, Cementum, Gums, Bone, Blood vessels \& Nerves} \\
\text{Part 2: 1-F, 2-C, 3-F, 4-B, 5-A, 6-E, 7-D, 8-B, 9-E, 10-A}
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