S2 Dental Terminology Power Point

Vaccine

A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease.

Chronic

Characterized by long duration of frequent recurrence.

Acute

Of abrupt onset, short duration, rapidly progressive, and needing urgent care.

Recurrent

Returning or happening time after time.

Etiology

The cause or causes of a disease or abnormal condition.

Aerobic

Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.

Anaerobic

Relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen.

Prefix: Sub-

Below

Prefix: Semi-

Half / part

Prefix: Mal-

Something is wrong, bad

Prefix: Homo-

Same

Prefix: Trans-

Across

Prefix: Para-

Alongside; beside; near

Prefix: Tri-

Three

Prefix: Auto-

Self; oneself

Prefix: Dys-

Disordered

Prefix: Post-

Behind

Dental Arches

Maxillary (upper) and Mandibular (lower) arches.

Dental Quadrants

Q1 (Max Upper Right), Q2 (Max Upper Left), Q3 (Mand Lower Left), Q4 (Mand Lower Right).

Sextant 1 (S1)

Maxillary Right Posterior (Teeth 1-5)

Sextant 2 (S2)

Maxillary Anterior (Teeth 6-11)

Sextant 3 (S3)

Maxillary Left Posterior (Teeth 12-16)

Sextant 4 (S4)

Mandibular Left Posterior (Teeth 17-21)

Sextant 5 (S5)

Mandibular Anterior (Teeth 22-27)

Sextant 6 (S6)

Mandibular Right Posterior (Teeth 28-32)

Mesial

Toward the center of the body.

Distal

Away from the center.

Facial / buccal / labial

Outer surfaces of teeth that face exterior of the mouth.

Lingual

Structure or surface near or facing the tongue.

Posterior

Back

Anterior

Front

Palatal

Facing or near the palate.

Interproximal / proximal

In between or toward the center.

Incisal

Biting edge or surface of front teeth.

Occlusal

Biting surfaces of back teeth.

Cusps

Pointed, elevated bumps on chewing surfaces.

Parts of the Tooth (6)

Enamel, Cementum, Dentin, Pulp, Crown, and Root.

Tissues of the Periodontium (4)

Gingiva/Gum, Cementum, Periodontal Ligament, and Alveolar Bone.

Oral Soft Tissues (Tongue surfaces/structures)

Ventral, Dorsal, Papilla (Fungiform, Filiform, Foliate, Circumvallate).

Occlusion

Contact between teeth; biting or chewing.

Cariogenic / Caries

Causing dental caries (tooth decay).

Gingivitis

Disease of the gingiva; reversible inflammation.

Periodontitis

Disease of the periodontium; inflammation causing irreversible damage.

Prophylaxis

Cleaning; includes instrument debridement, polishing, and flossing.

Periodontal Maintenance

Instrument debridement including cleaning of exposed root surface anatomy.

Four main types of teeth

Molars, Premolars, Canines, and Incisors.