Abbreviations & Terminology Flashcards
FMD
Full mouth debridement involves the preliminary removal of plaque and calculus that interferes with the ability of the dentist to perform a comprehensive oral evaluation.
SRP
Scaling and Root Planing Scaling is when your dentist removes all the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) above and below the gumline, making sure to clean all the way down to the bottom of the pocket. Root Planing, smoothing out your teeth roots to help your gums reattach to your teeth
Prophy
Prophy- “dental prophylaxis,” a simple cleaning procedure for healthy patients designed to prevent gum disease.
Perio
Perio-periodontal disease (gum disease) – Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft (gum tissue) and hard structures (bone) that support the teeth.
Distal
Distal – The surface that is away from the midline of the face.
Facial
Facial – The surface on anterior that faces the cheeks or lips. Can also use the terms:
Buccal
Buccal – The surface on posterior teeth that face the cheeks.
Incisal
Incisal – The biting edge of an anterior tooth.
Lingual
Lingual – The surface that faces the tongue.
Mesial
Mesial – The surface that is closest to the midline of the face.
Occlusal
Occlusal – The chewing surface of posterior teeth.
Proximal
Proximal – Tooth surfaces that are next to each other
FSA
Flexible Spending Account – Employee reimbursement account primarily funded with employee designated salary reductions.
Co-Payment
Co-Payment – Beneficiary’s share of the dentist’s fee after the benefit plan has paid.
Frequency Limitation: 2 in 12 months
2 in 12 months (may only have 2 cleanings in any 12 month period)
Frequency Limitation: 1 in 6 months
1 in 6 months. Must be scheduled 6 months +1 day to the last cleaning exactly (
TP
TP- Treatment Plan – The dentist’s plan for the patient that outlines exactly what dental services is recommended and in what timeframe
Pano
PANO – Panoramic x-rays, just like panoramic photos, are used to take images of your entire mouth area. It
PA
PA– A periapical (PA) X-ray refers to a single X-ray that is taken to show a specific area of concern.
BWX (Bite Wing Xrays)
BWX (Bite Wing Xrays) – x-rays that show teeth above the gum line and the height of the bone between teeth. Bitewings help diagnose gum disease and cavities between teeth. The bitewing X-ray is placed on the tongue side of your teeth and held in place by biting down on a tab. Normally four bitewings are taken as a set for an adult. two for children
FMX
FMX – Full mouth X-rays or complete series– 20 images composed of 16 periapical and 4 bitewing images.
Denture
Denture a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
Bridge
Bridge-replaces missing teeth (not removable)
Extraction
Extraction – removing a tooth (whole or in parts)
Dental Implant
Dental Implant – a screw placed by oral surgeon in the gums to support an implant crown.
Crown
Crown (Cap) – An artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding what tooth is left (not removable)
Abscess
Abscess – Acute or chronic localized inflammation, probably with a collection of pus, usually secondary to infection.
RX
Prescription
Endo
Endo (inside) – Endodontic – Root Canal – Root canal treatment is a procedure to relieve dental pain and save your teeth, typically needed when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. The procedure removes the pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space.
Tooth Numbers
Tooth Numbers – Dental charts are normally arranged from the viewpoint of a dental practitioner facing a patient. The patient’s right side appears on the left side of the chart, and the patient’s left side appears on the right side of the chart. Therefore, teeth numbers 1 – 16 are on the upper jaw, right to left. Teeth numbers 17 – 32 are in the lower jaw, left to right. Teeth numbers 1, 16, 17, and 32 are your wisdom teeth.
