HA Nose and Mouth

1 cm (0.4 in.)

Facing the client, insert the tip of the speculum about _____. Care must be taken to avoid pressure on the sensitive nasal septum.

Ethmoid and maxillary

sinuses that are present at birth

frontal sinuses

which sinus begin to develop by 1 to 2 years of age

sphenoid sinuses

which sinuse develop later in childhood

25

By age _____, most people have all their permanent teeth

parotid gland

is the largest and empties through Stensen’s duct opposite the second molar

submandibular gland

empties through Wharton’s duct, which is situated on either side of the frenulum on the floor of the mouth.

sublingual salivary gland

lies in the floor of the mouth and has numerous openings.

Plaque

is an invisible soft film that adheres to the enamel surface of teeth; it consists of bacteria, molecules of saliva, and remnants of epithelial cells and leukocytes

Tartar

is a visible, hard deposit of plaque and dead bacteria that forms at the gum lines. Tartar buildup can alter the fibers that attach the teeth to the gum and eventually disrupt bone tissue

sordes

The accumulation of foul matter (food, microorganisms, and epithelial elements) on the teeth and gums is referred to as

glossitis

inflammation of the tongue

stomatitis

inflammation of the oral mucosa

parotitis

inflammation of the parotid salivary gland

6 to 7 months of age

The first teeth erupt at about