Dental Vocabulary Terminology

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Dental

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relating to the teeth

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Hygiene

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practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

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Hygienist

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a specialist in the promotion of clean conditions for the preservation of health.

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Mesial

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Middle line of the body

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Distal

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away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

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Facial

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towards the face side

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Lingual

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towards the tongue

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Oral mucosa

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is the mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth and consists of stratified squamous epithelium termed oral epithelium and an underlying connective tissue termed lamina propria.

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Gingiva

Answer 9

The gums

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Permanent Dentition

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permanent Teeth

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Primary Dentition

Answer 11

First set of teeth

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Hard palate

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bony front part of the palate

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Soft palate

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the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth.

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Erythema

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superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation causing dilatation of the blood capillaries.

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Sublingual

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situated or applied under the tongue

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interdental papilla

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The triangular part of the gingivae that fills the area between adjacent teeth

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crown

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crown refers to the anatomical area of teeth, usually covered by enamel. is also a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant.

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bridge

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fixed dental prosthesis used to replace one or several missing teeth by permanently joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

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amalgam

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is a liquid mercury and metal alloy mixture used in dentistry to fill cavities caused by tooth decay

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Composite

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is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

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Fluoride

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an inorganic, monatomic anion with the chemical formula F − (also writen [F] − ) …. Fluoride ion in low doses in the mouth reduces tooth decay

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Gingival

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also known as receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth.

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Plaque

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Dental plaque is a biofilm or mass of bacteria that grows on surfaces within the mouth

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Dental calculus

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calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plaque on the teeth. … Calculus buildup can be removed with ultrasonic tools or dental hand instruments (such as a periodontal scaler).

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Gingivitis

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Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will usually bleed during tooth-brushing or dental examination.

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Periodontitis

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is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.

Question 27

avelolar

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bony socket for the root of a tooth.

Question 28

enamel

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is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in humans and many other animals, including some species of fish. It makes up the normally visible part of the tooth, covering the crown

Question 29

dentin

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hard, dense, bony tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel.

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pulp

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the pulp, or endodontium, is the part in the center of a tooth made up of living connective tissue and cells called odontoblasts. The dental pulp is a part of the dentin–pulp complex (endodontium).

Question 31

CARIES

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is the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by specific types of bacteria. They produce acid that destroys the tooth’s enamel and the layer under it, the dentin.

Question 32

Radiograph

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of dental structures made on x-ray film or stored as a digital image.