Anatomic Descriptors Flashcards
Clinical Dental
cross section
exposed by cutting through an object (usually at right angles) to its longest dimension
what is a periodontal probe used for?
to detect pocket depth
what is labeled 1
apical third
what is labeled 2
middle third
what is labeled 3
cervical third
what is labeled 4
gingival third
what is labeled 5
middle third
what is labeled 6
incisal third
what part of the tooth is labeled 1
alveolar bone
what part of the tooth is labeled 2
periodontal ligament
what part of the tooth is labeled 3
cementum
what part of the tooth is labeled 4
pulp
what part of the tooth is labeled 5
enamel
what part of the tooth is labeled 6
dentin
what part of the tooth is labeled 7
crown
what part of the tooth is labeled 8
root