Dental Vocabulary Terminology Flashcards
Dental
relating to the teeth
Hygiene
practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Hygienist
a specialist in the promotion of clean conditions for the preservation of health.
Mesial
Middle line of the body
Distal
away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
Facial
towards the face side
Lingual
towards the tongue
Oral mucosa
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.
Gingiva
The gums
Permanent Dentition
permanent Teeth
Primary Dentition
First set of teeth
Hard palate
bony front part of the palate
Soft palate
the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth.
Erythema
superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation causing dilatation of the blood capillaries.
Sublingual
situated or applied under the tongue
interdental papilla
The triangular part of the gingivae that fills the area between adjacent teeth
crown
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.
bridge
fixed dental prosthesis used to replace one or several missing teeth by permanently joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
amalgam
is a liquid mercury and metal alloy mixture used in dentistry to fill cavities caused by tooth decay
Composite
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.
Fluoride
an inorganic, monatomic anion with the chemical formula F − (also writen [F] − ) …. Fluoride ion in low doses in the mouth reduces tooth decay
Gingival
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.
Plaque
Dental plaque is a biofilm or mass of bacteria that grows on surfaces within the mouth
Dental calculus
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).
Gingivitis
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.
Periodontitis
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.
avelolar
bony socket for the root of a tooth.
enamel
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
dentin
hard, dense, bony tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel.
pulp
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).
CARIES
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.
Radiograph
of dental structures made on x-ray film or stored as a digital image.
