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Please answer the following questions correctly​

Please answer the following questions correctly​-example-1
User Wyguf Seak
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Answer:

i. Name each of the parts labelled I, II, III, IV and V.

{5 marks}

I - Crown / Enamel

II - Dentine

III - Cement / Periodontal membrane

IV - Jaw bone / Root

V - Pulp Cavity

ii What is the function of each of the parts labelled I and III?

{2 marks}

I - Protects teeth from harmful bacteria

-- Enable teeth withstand pressure of chewing

-- Cutting / chewing / protects dentine / protect pulp cavity

III - hold tooth firmly (in socket / Jaw bone)

iii Which of the labelled parts could be affected by tooth decay?

{1 mark}

V - Pulp cavity

iv State three ways by which tooth decay may be prevented.

{3 marks}

avoid using sharp-pointed objects

→ avoid having dry mouth

→ use water containing fluorides to wash teeth / mouth

→ avoid smoking

→ the teeth should be cleaned regularly after each meal / remove food particle from the teeth / flossing

→ wash the mouth vigorously after each meal

→ regular visit to the dentist

→ avoid eating too hot foods

→ avoid eating too much sugary food

→ avoid eating too cold food / taking too cold drinks

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