Dental Anatomy Terms

Question 1

Edentulous

Answer 1

Without teeth.

Question 2

Exostoses

Answer 2

Developmental, nonmalignant bony overgrowths. (singular is exostosis

Question 3

Periapical

Answer 3

The area surrounding the end of the tooth root.

Question 4

Pericoronal

Answer 4

Around the crown of a tooth.

Question 5

Periodontium

Answer 5

tissue complex comprising gingival, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone which attaches, nourishes and supports the tooth.

Question 6

Periradicular

Answer 6

Surrounding a portion of the root of the tooth.

Question 7

Residualroot

Answer 7

Remaining root structure following the loss of the major portion (over 75%) of the crown

Question 8

Supernumerary teeth

Answer 8

Extra erupted or unerupted teeth that resemble teeth of normal shape

Question 9

Torus

Answer 9

A benign bone growth occurring in the lingual surface of the mandibular condyle and occasionally at the palatal midline; A bony elevation or protuberance of bone. Also called an exostosis(es)