mid terms Flashcards
what is the tooth number of the upper right second molar in palmers method numbering system ?
7 l
what is the name of tooth #12?
the upper left first premolar
what is the name of the joint and that connects to its lower jaw and its function ?
TMJ and it function is the movement of the jaw
what is called the silver filling ?
The amalgam
what is the name of the singular bone which is not attached to the skull and what its role ?
the hyoid bone its functions is to help with swallowing.
what is the cavity classification of a cavity on the occlusal surface ?
Class 1
what is the classification of a cavity on the buccal ?
classification number 5
how many places do we record probing depth on each 100th and what is the name of the instrument used to record these measurements ?
six per tooth and its called periodontal probe
what is the name of the tooth replacement that has 2 crowns in the middle ?
Traditional Dental bridge
what is the name of the instrument to check for cavities and feel the tooth ?
the explorer instrument
which of the major salivary gland are the largest ?
the parotid gland
what is the anatomical term of the gums ?
gingiva
how many teeth does primary dentition have and what its time span ?
20 teeth and its time span is 6 months to 6-7 years
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what is mamelons?
Small bumps on the front of the incisors
what classification of instrument is used for removal decay manually ?
Hand cutting instruments
