Dental Terminology Anatomy

Question 1

Midline

Answer 1

location of contact between the mesial surfaces of the central incisors. The dental midline is the line between your two upper front teeth and your two lower front teeth

Question 2

Incisal

Answer 2

The biting edge of an anterior tooth

Question 3

Lingual

Answer 3

The surface that faces the tongue.

Question 4

Mesial

Answer 4

The surface that is closest to the midline of the face.

Question 5

Occlusal

Answer 5

The chewing surface of posterior teeth

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

The surface that is away from the midline of the face

Question 7

Facial

Answer 7

The surface that faces the cheeks or lips. Can also use the terms

Question 8

Labial

Answer 8

The surface towards the lips

Question 9

Buccal

Answer 9

The surface towards the cheeks

Question 10

Proximal

Answer 10

Tooth surfaces that are next to each other (i.e., distal of lateral incisor and mesial of canine).

Question 11

Incisors

Answer 11

The four front teeth in both the upper and lower jaws are called incisors. Their primary function is to cut food. The two incisors on either side of the midline are known as central incisors. The two adjacent teeth to the central incisors are known as the lateral incisors. Incisors have a single root and a sharp incisal edge.

Question 12

Canines

Answer 12

There are four canines in the oral cavity. Two in the maxillary arch and two in the mandibular area. They are behind and adjacent to the lateral incisors. Their main function is to tear food. They have a single, pointed cusp and a single root. They have the longest root of any tooth. They also serve to form the corners of the mouth.

Question 13

Premolars (Bicuspids)

Answer 13

These teeth are located behind and adjacent to the canines and are designed to crush food. There are eight premolars in the oral cavity. There are two in each quadrant of the mouth. The one closest to the midline is the first premolar and the one farthest from the midline is the second premolar. These teeth can have 3-4 cusps. The maxillary first premolar has two roots, and the remaining premolars have a single root. There are no premolars in the primary dentition.

Question 14

Molars

Answer 14

The most posterior teeth in the mouth are the molars. They have broader and flatter surfaces with 4-5 cusps. They are designed to grind food. Mandibular molars typically have 2 roots. Maxillary molars, which are located behind the second premolars, typically have 3 roots. There are 12 molars in the permanent dentition with three in each quadrant of the mouth. They are named starting with closest to the midline as first molars, second molars and third molars. Although, some people do not fully develop the third molars. Third molars are often referred to as wisdom teeth. The primary dentition only contains eight molars.

Question 15

Soft Palate

Answer 15

Posterior portion of the palate. This is non-bony and is comprised of soft tissue

Question 16

Hard Palate

Answer 16

Anterior portion of the palate which is formed by the processes of the maxilla

Question 17

Vestibule

Answer 17

Space between the maxillary or mandibular teeth, gingiva, cheeks and lips

Question 18

Permanent Dentition

Answer 18

The permanent dentition is comprised of 32 teeth. There are 16 teeth in the maxilla and 16 in the mandible. In each arch there are two central incisors, two lateral incisors, two canines, four premolars, and six molars. The permanent central incisors, lateral incisors, canines, and first and second premolars replace the primary dentition. The primary molars are replaced with the permanent premolars, and the permanent molars erupt posterior to those.

Question 19

Occlusion

Answer 19

Occlusion is defined as the way the teeth meet when the lower jaw (mandible) and upper jaw (maxilla) come together.The Key to Occlusion has to do with how the Maxillary 1stMolar and the Mandibular 1stMolar come together.

Question 20

Articulation

Answer 20

It is defined as the dynamic contact relationship between the occlusal surfaces of the teeth during function.

Question 21

Bridge

Answer 21

A fixed dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace a missing tooth (or several teeth) by joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

Question 22

Concepts of Occlusion

Answer 22

Occlusion is a factor that is common to all branches of dentistry. The study of occlusion and its relationship to function of the masticatory system has been a topic of interest in dentistry since many years. One of the chief aims of preventive and restorative dentistry has been to maintain an occlusion that will function in harmony with the other components of the masticatory mechanism, thereby preserving their health and at the same time providing the optimum, if not maximum masticatory function.

Question 23

cusps

Answer 23

These are the raised or pointy parts of a crown that are the primary tools for tearing and chewing food. When a cusp has been damaged from a cavity or fracture, the tooth needs a crown to prevent further damage.

Question 24

Margin

Answer 24

This is the edge of the crown that meets the prepared surface of the tooth. This needs to be smooth with no gaps or ledges.

Question 25

Articulator

Answer 25

mechanical hinged device used in dentistry to which plaster casts of the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) jaw are fixed, reproducing some or all the movements of the mandible in relation to the maxilla.

Question 26

Palate

Answer 26

Roof of the mouth

Question 27

VDO - Vertical Dimension of Occlusion

Answer 27

superior-inferior relationship of the maxilla and the mandible when the teeth or wax rims are situated in maximum intercuspation or contact. In dental applications, the vertical dimension of occlusion is an important measurement in determining the correct dimensions for a prosthesis.

Question 28

Preferred CBCT Image Size

Answer 28

13x13cm

Question 29

Scan Marker for Denture

Answer 29

7 Total ( 3 platal/lingual and 4 buccal

Question 30

Dual Scan

Answer 30

Scan of the denture in the patients mouth and by itself (3 scans if double arch case (have to scan arches separately)

Question 31

Photos needed

Answer 31

1. Big Smile
2. Retracted (Full Face)
3. Say “Duh”
4. Left Profile (Full Face)
5. Right Profile (Full Face)
6. Photos of existing denture or partial
7. Intra-oral (Capture posterior with cheek
   retractors to see occlusion, etc.)