Dofka - Chapter 17 Pediatric Dentistry - Dental Terminology

pedodontist

dentist specializing in the care of the teeth and oral tissues of the child patient from infancy through adolescence

deciduous

the primary dentition

ectopic arrangement

a disturbance in the eruption pattern

anodontia

absence of teeth, usually of genetic origin

macrodontia

abnormally large teeth

cleft palate or lip

fissure of an organ

hyperdontia

excess number of supernumerary teeth

hypodontia

congenital absence of teeth

enamel hypoplasia

underdevelopment of the enamel tissue

dentinogenesis imperfecta

incomplete or improper development of dentin tissue

amelogenesis imperfecta

incomplete or improper development of the enamel tissue

aplasia

failure of an organ or body part to develop

dens in dente

tooth within a tooth

germinated

attempted division of a single tooth

fusion of teeth

union of two independently developing primary or secondary teeth

caries

dental decay

epulis

fibrous, sarcomatous tumor

abscess

local collection of pus

cellulitis

inflammation in the cellular connective tissue

early tooth exfoliation

shedding or falling off

ankylosis

stiff joint, retention of deciduous tooth

intrinsic

on the inside

baby bottle mouth

mouth condition of badly decaying and rotted teeth with accompanying gum tissue soreness

macroglossia

large tongue

ankyloglossia

abnormally short lingual frenum causing limited tongue movement

abnormal labial frenum

enlarged or thick labial frenum that may cause diastema

diastema

an open area between the central incisors

fissured

tongue: grooved division, cleft, or split of tongue

micrognathia

abnormally small jaw

cherubism

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

odontoma

abnormal cell proliferation

papilloma

neoplasm arising from epithelial cells; benign tumor

verruca culgaris

oral warts

fibroma

fibrous tumor, benign in nature

granuloma

grandular tumor usually of epithelioid or lymphoid cells

neurofibromatosis

tumor on peripheral nerves

hemangioma

vascular tumor

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, thrush

enamoplasty

the selective reduction of fissures and occlusal irregularities caused by grinding

self-cured

when mixed, base and catalyst are chemically polymerized

light cured

polymerizes with the use of a curing light

ankylosed

fixed, stiff

frenectomy

incision and suturing of frenum to the pertosteum

band and loop

a common space maintainer

distal shoe

a common space maintainer

bite plane

appliance may be constructed to correct a simple cossbite

festooned

trimmed

apexogenesis

treatment of a vital pulp to allow continued natural development

apexification

treatment of a 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 yet been exposed

capping

the medicament is placed directly upon the exposed affected pulp

pulpotomy

partial or full removal of pulpal tissue located in the crown

pulpectomy

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

positive reinforcement

compliments for good behavior, suggestions of positive actions

distraction

change focus from dental work to school, friends, hobbies, sports

voice control

friendly tone but firm, such as "we don't do that here" remarks

oral medication

the child is conscious but becomes relaxed and is responsive to touch and directions

local anesthetic

after a preliminary application of topical anesthetic, a local anesthetic is injected into the work area to relieve pain

inhalation sedation

administration of nitrous oxide with at least 20% oxygen

intramuscular

within the muscle

submucosal

under the mucous membrane

subcutaneous

under the skin

intravenous

into the vein, vessel

rectal insertion

a possible method of drug administration

tooth fracture class I

fractured enamel showing rough edges with no dentin involved

tooth fracture class II

fractured enamel with dentin involved and no pulp tissue included

tooth fracture class III

full fracture of tooth, exposing pulp

tooth fracture class IV

tooth crown is fractured off

pulpal hyperemia

congestion of blood within the pulp chamber

internal hemorrhage

rupture of pulpal capillaries

internal/external resorption

destructive, dissolving process caused by odontoclastic action

pulpal necrosis

pulpal death

intrusion

tooth thrust into the alveolus with partial crown exposure

extrusion

tooth thrust away from the alveolus

luxation

tooth moved out of place

avulsion

tooth forced out of its socket

personal information data

name, address, nicknames, ethnicity, hobbies etc

dental charting record

current tooth development, dentition characteristics, and treatment data

radiographs

current tooth placement, expected tooth development, and evidence of treatment received

photographs

frontal and side views with profile and tooth growth

toothprint

a thermoplastic wafer impression record of the childs unique occlusion

saliva

fluid collection containing the childs DNA and scent for use with tracking dogs in missing child cases