Dofka Dental Terminology: An In-Depth Study of Pediatric Dentistry in Chapter 17

pedodontist

dentist who specializes in pediatric dentistry

deciduous teeth

non-permanent teeth; "baby teeth"

caries

dental decay

epsulis

fibrous, sarcomatous tumor; also called gumboil

abscess

local collection of pus

cellulites

inflammation in cellular or connective tissue

anodontia

absence of teeth, usually of genetic origin

macrodontia

abnormally large teeth

hyperdontia

excess number of supernumerary teeth

hypodontia

congenital absence of teeth

enamel hypoplasia

underdevelopment of enamel tissue

dentinogenesis imperfecta

genetic defect resulting in incomplete or improper development of dentin tissue

amelogenesis imperfecta

incomplete or improper development of enamel tissue

aplasia

failure of an organ or body part to develop

dens in dente

tooth within a tooth

germination of teeth

attempted division of a single tooth

fusion of teeth

union of two, independently developing primary or secondary teeth

early tooth exfoliation

tooth loss resulting in the shifting of teeth and loss of tooth position

ankylosis

stiff joint; retention of deciduous tooth

intrinsic

internal discoloration of teeth resulting from diet, medication, or excessive fluoride intake during tooth development

odontoma

abnormal cell proliferation of cells

macroglossia

enlarged tongue

ankyloglossia

abnormally short lingual frenum, causing limited tongue movement

fissured

tongue: grooved division, cleft, or split of tongue

abnormal labial frenum

enlarged or thick labial frenum that may cause diastema

diastema

an open area causing space between the teeth, usually the central incisors

micrognathia

abnormally small jaw; undersized mandible

cherubism

a genetic disorder resulting in enlargement of cheek tissue and other facial structures

papilloma

neoplasm arising from epithelial cells; benign tumor

verruca vulgaris

viral cause, possibly from finger sucking

fibroma

fibrous tumor, benign in nature

granuloma

granular tumor, usually of epithelioid or lymphoid cells

neurofibromatosis

tumor on peripheral nerves

hemangioma

vascular tumor, usually located in the neck/hand area

lymphangioma

tumor made up of lymphatic vessels

lymphoma

new tissue growth within the lymphatic system

mucocele

mucous cyst

ranula

mucocele in the floor of the mouth in the sublingual duct

scorbutic

lacking vitamin C

candidiasis

fungus infection

enamoplasty

selective reduction of fissures and occlusal irregularities caused by grinding

light-cured

polymerizes with use of curing light

bite plane

acrylic appliance constructed to correct simple crossbite

frenectomy

a surgical procedure to remove or move the frenum, most often maxillary frenum

apexogenesis

treatment of vital pulp to allow continued natural development

apexification

treatment of nonvital tooth to stimulate closure and the development of cementum

pulp capping

placement of medication to sedate and treat inflamed pulp

indirect capping

needed when the pulp has not been exposed; direct pulp capping is when the pulp is directly exposed

pulpotomy

partial or full removal of pulpal tissue located in the crown

pulpectomy

removal of pulpal tissue from the crown and root section; may be endodontically filled immediately or followed later with endodontic treatment after apexification and closure of the apex of a young, secondary tooth

papoose board

wrapping device used to restrain the patient for a difficult or precise treatment

Class I trauma

fractured enamel showing rough edges with no dentin involved

Class II trauma

fractured enamel with dentin involved and no pulp tissue included

Class III trauma

full fracture of tooth, exposing the pulp

Class IV trauma

tooth crown is fractured off

pulpal hyperemia

congestion of blood within the pulp chamber

internal hemorrhage

rupture of pulpal capillaries

internal or external resorption

destructive, dissolving process caused by ondontoclastic action

pulpal necrosis

pulpal death

intrusion

tooth thrusting into the alveolus with partial crown exposure

extrusion

tooth thrust away from alveolus

luxation

tooth moved out of place

avulsion

tooth forced out of its socket

toothprint

a thermoplastic wafer impression record of a child's unique occlusion, also contains the child's DNA and scent for use with tracking dogs in missing child cases

inhalation sedation

administration of nitrous oxide with 30% oxygen

oral sedation

completed by having the patient ingest the drug

intramuscular sedation

parenterally administered sedation

rectal sedation

placement of sedation drun in the rectum

submucosal sedation

deposit of the drug benath the mucous membrane

subcutaneous sedation

injection of the drug under the tissues

intravenous sedation

injection of the drug into the vein

ectopic arrangement

disturbance in eruption pattern

baby bottle mouth

decayed/rotted teeth from bottle

self cured

when mixed, base and catalyst are chemically polymerized

positive reinforcement

compliments for good behavior

distractions

change focus

voice control

friendly tone, but firm

oral medication

child in conscious but relaxed

local anesthetic

administration of nitrous oxide

epulis

sarcomatous tumor