Exam 4 Pt. 3 Flashcards
dentition
central incisors, lateral incisors, cuspid (canine), first bicuspid, second bicuspid, first molar, second molar, third molar
components of a tooth
crown, root, enamel, dentin, pulp, gingival sulcus, gingiva, alvolar bone, cementum, periodontal ligament.
crown
above gum line
root
below gum line
enamel
dense surface for protection
dentin
solid portion of tooth
pulp
contains nerves and blood vessels with in the tooth
gingival sulcus
grove between gingiva and crown
gingiva
gum line
alvolar bone
houses the teeth
cementum
protecting surface surrounding the root
periodontal ligament
suspends the tooth in the alveolus (socket)
surface referents of teeth
buccal, lingual, medial, and distal
buccal surface
near the cheeks
lingual surface
near the tongue