Chapter 2 Worksheet Flashcards
The primary teeth are also known as ____ or _____ teeth
deciduous; baby
______ orthodontics is the process of extracting primary teeth when it appears that they will cause orthodontic malocclusions
Interceptive
Cranial mandibular osteodystrophy occurs in primarily ______ ______ ______ _______
West Highland White Terriers
A class _____ occlusion is said to occur when the mandible is shorter than normal
2
The condition known as maxillary brachygnathism is caused by a ____ maxilla
Shortened
A ____ bite is a condition in which the central incisors of the mandible and the maxilla do not align evenly
Wry
____ is inflammation of the gingiva
Gingivitis
______ disease is disease of the surrounding tissues of the tooth
Periodontal
_____ normally resists staining, whereas _____ is porous and stains easily
Enamel; dentin
_____ result from the friction of teeth against an external object such as hair or a tennis ball
Abrasion
______ occurs as the result of the friction of teeth against each other
Attrition
____ _____ can result from conditions that cause a temporary debilitation of the patient, such as high fever
Enamel hypoplasia
______ is the treatment of diseases inside the tooth
Endodontics
A fracture that has penetrated enamel and dentine and involved the pulp chamber should be treated by ______ or ______
Endodontic (root canal) therapy or extraction
The most common fracture of the 4th premolar is the ____ fracture
Slab