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DANB Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

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Question 1 Tooth structure

Question 1: Tooth structure

Which is the hardest mineralized tissue in the human body and forms the outer covering of the anatomical crown of a tooth?

Question 2 Tooth structure

Question 2: Tooth structure

The tissue that covers the root of a tooth and provides attachment for the periodontal ligament fibers is the:

Question 3 Tooth numbering and dentition

Question 3: Tooth numbering and dentition

Using the Universal Numbering System for the permanent dentition, the maxillary right third molar is designated as tooth number:

Question 4 Tooth morphology - anterior teeth

Question 4: Tooth morphology - anterior teeth

Which of the following best describes the function of the incisors?

Question 5 Tooth morphology - posterior teeth

Question 5: Tooth morphology - posterior teeth

A permanent maxillary first molar most commonly has how many roots?

Question 6 Primary dentition

Question 6: Primary dentition

How many teeth are present in a complete set of the primary (deciduous) dentition?

Question 7 Tooth surfaces

Question 7: Tooth surfaces

The surface of a posterior tooth that faces the tongue is called the:

Question 8 Oral cavity anatomy

Question 8: Oral cavity anatomy

The small band of tissue that attaches the upper lip to the maxillary gingiva in the midline is called the:

Question 9 Head and neck anatomy - bones

Question 9: Head and neck anatomy - bones

Which bone forms the lower jaw and is the only freely movable bone of the skull?

Question 10 Head and neck anatomy - the TMJ

Question 10: Head and neck anatomy - the TMJ

The temporomandibular joint is formed by the articulation of the mandibular condyle with which bone?

Question 11 Head and neck anatomy - muscles

Question 11: Head and neck anatomy - muscles

Which of the following is a primary muscle of mastication that elevates the mandible to close the jaw?

Question 12 Head and neck anatomy - nerves

Question 12: Head and neck anatomy - nerves

Which cranial nerve provides sensory innervation to the teeth and is the nerve anesthetized during most routine dental injections?

Question 13 Tooth morphology - cusps

Question 13: Tooth morphology - cusps

On a permanent mandibular first molar, the small fifth cusp located on the distal portion is known as the:

Question 14 Salivary glands

Question 14: Salivary glands

The largest of the major salivary glands, located in front of and below the ear, is the:

Question 15 Dental anatomy - landmarks

Question 15: Dental anatomy - landmarks

The raised, rounded area on the cervical third of the lingual surface of an anterior tooth is called the:

Question 16 Eruption and exfoliation

Question 16: Eruption and exfoliation

Which permanent tooth is typically the first to erupt into the oral cavity, usually around age six?

Question 17 Physiology of digestion

Question 17: Physiology of digestion

Saliva begins the chemical digestion of which nutrient through the enzyme salivary amylase?

Question 18 Periodontium

Question 18: Periodontium

Which structure of the periodontium acts as a shock absorber and connects the cementum of the tooth root to the alveolar bone?

Question 19 Tooth morphology - contacts and embrasures

Question 19: Tooth morphology - contacts and embrasures

The area where the proximal surfaces of two adjacent teeth touch is called the:

Question 20 Oral cavity anatomy - tongue

Question 20: Oral cavity anatomy - tongue

The taste buds that detect the basic tastes are located primarily on which structures of the tongue?

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  • Work through up to 60 DANB-style questions built around infection control, instrument selection, and the wording patterns students usually miss on the first read.
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  • Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so patient communication and charting feel easier to recognize under pressure.
  • Build timing, confidence, and recall with scenario-based practice that feels closer to the real DANB Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology than a generic flashcard quiz.

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