Preventative and oral health: Dental Terminology

situated near the front

anterior

in the mouth this includes 12 teeth

anterior

anterior means :

toward the midline or in front of mouth

pointed end of a cone shaped part

apical

what term means the terminal end of the root of the tooth

apical

apical is a term that indicates a direction the a_ or the ____ of the root of a tooth

directional; toward; apex; end

bow like or curved

arch

what is used to indicate the top or bottom jaw

arch

if someone says the bottom arch they would be referring to the

mandible or bottom jaw

The surface film that contains microorganisms and other biologic substances.

biofilm

buccal is pertaining to or directed to

the cheek

what is often used to designate the side of the tooth that faces the cheek

buccal

buccal is the tooth surface that is:

toward the cheeks or face

what is calculus also called

tatar

a mineralized hard deposit derived from plaque and salivary mineral salts

calculus

calculus is derived from :

plaque biofilm and salivary mineral salts

forms on tooth and root surfaces and oral appliances

calculus

hard mineral deposits that form on teeth. this is what is removed during scaling

calculus

known as cavities or tooth decay

caries

tissue covering the root of tooth

cementum

the line where the enamel and cementum of the tooth join

cementoenamel junction CEJ

rounded or somewhat depressed or hollowed cut

concave

rounded somewhat elevated surface

concex

"the hill itself"

convex

"hollowed out part of a hillside"

concave

coronal means toward the _ or ____ of a tooth; rather than toward the ___

crown or top; root

portion of tooth that is covered in enamel

crown

portion of tooth we see in oral cavity

crown

what is the first set of teeth called

deciduous teeth

primary teeth also called

deciduous teeth

toothpaste is called

dentrifice

tissue of tooth between the pulp and the enamel and the pulp and the cementum

dentin

what is the majority of tooth

dentin

dentitions are in the :

dental arches (top and bottom)

away from midline

distal

often used to describe the side of a particular tooth that is closet to the posterior or back of mouth

distal

the top surface

dorsal

swelling is called

edema

lacking teeth means

edentulous

edentulous can be :

specific area or the whole mouth

hard outer surface of mouth

enamel

what protects against tooth decay

enamel

what is considered the hardest mineral substance in your body ; stronger than bone

enamel

_ covers crown of tooth

enamel

teeth coming through the gingiva

eruption

Redness of the tissues, often due to inflammation

erythema

loss of teeth, primary teeth exfoliate as the permanent come in

exfoliation

to spit

expectorate

the removal of a tooth or fragment

extraction

of or toward the face

facial

facial is used to designate the side of tooth that is facing ___ from the ____ ___

away; tongue side

what are two facial surfaces

buccal and labial

surface toward cheek or face and lips

facial

natural groove in tooth

fissure

that part of the oral masticatory mucosa that surrounds the necks of the teeth and is attached to the teeth and the alveolar bone

gingiva

gingiva also called

gums

the edge of the gingiva that touches the tooth

gingival margin

right at the crown of the tooth usually

gingival margin

gingival recession is sometimes due to:

disease processes or aggressive brushing

when the gingiva recedes from the crown of the tooth and portions of the root can be seen

gingival recession

inflammation of gingiva

gingivitis

gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva due to :

retention of plaque/biofilm in the area caused by poor oral hygiene

toward the cutting edge of anterior teeth

incisal

anterior teeth

incisors

the incisors are the:

two large front teeth and the tooth on either side

the two front teeth are :

central incisors

the two teeth on either side of front two teeth are:

lateral incisors

how many incisors?

8 total. 4 mandibular and 4 maxillary

below or lower than a specified point of reference

inferior

body's immune response to harmful stimuli

inflammation

what are the signs of inflammation

pain, swelling, redness and heat in the tissue

the area between two adjacent teeth

interproximal

of or toward the lips

labial

used most often to designate the side of the tooth facing the lips

labial

toward the lips or ___ tooth

anterior

toward the tongue

lingual

to identify the surface of a tooth that faces the tongue

lingual

bottom jaw

mandible

what is able to move

mandible

mandibular refers to

bottom jaw

the bottom teeth are called

mandibular teeth

the border of the edge of gingiva nearest the incisal/occlusal surface

marginal gingiva

marginal gingiva marks the :

opening of gingival sulcus

what is also called free gingiva

marginal gingiva

top jaw

maxilla

does not move

maxilla

maxillary refers to

top jaw

the top teeth are called

maxillary teeth

toward the midline

mesial

often used to describe the side of the particular tooth that is closest to the anterior or front of the mouth

mesial

imaginary line that goes vertically down the middel of the face between the two central incisors

midline

toward the chewing surface of posterior teeth

occlusal

the way the teeth fit together when both arches come together

occlusion

periodontal disease causes ____ and ______ around the teeth

inflammation and bone loss

periodontal can be a ____ tooth or _____

single, several teeth or through out the oral cavity

what plays a strong role in periodontal disease development and progression

oral bacteria and genetics

the surrounding and supporting structures of the teeth

periodontium

directed toward or situated at the back

posterior

mouth is how many quadrants.

4

The lower portion of tooth which is typically not visible when looking in the oral cavity

root