Key Terminology

Question 1

Periodontal Disease

Answer 1

• Also called gum disease
• Serious gum infection that damages the soft tissues
• Without treatment can lead to bone loss
• (Inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus, possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of supporting alveolar bone.)*

Question 2

Pericorontitis

Answer 2

• Inflammation/swelling of the gum tissue
• Common in lower teeth and around wisdom teeth
• Affects partially erupted teeth

Question 3

Prosthesis

Answer 3

Artificial replacement of any part of the body

Question 4

Apex

Answer 4

The tip end of the root

Question 5

Abscess

Answer 5

A localized inflammation due to a collection of pus in the bone or soft tissue, usually caused by an infection

Question 6

Caries

Answer 6

Commonly used term for tooth decay

Question 7

Coronal

Answer 7

Refers to the crown of a tooth

Question 8

Gingiva

Answer 8

Soft tissues overlying the crowns of unerupted teeth and encircling the necks of those that have erupted.

Question 9

Gingivitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue