midterm review Flashcards
specializes in root canal therapy
endodontist
specializes in gum disease
periodontist
specializes in children’s teeth
pedodonist
corrects disease, injury or defects by surgery
prosthodontist
specializes in prosthetics
prosthodontist
specializes in straightening and aligning teeth
orthodontist
lower jaw that hold teeth
mandible
the round prominence at the end of the TMJ allowing the mandible to open and close
condyles
a part of the mandible that turns towards the skull vertically to allow rotation of the TMJ in the vertical direction
ramus
is one of two hold located on the front surface of the mandible between the 1st and 2nd premolars that permits passage of the mental nerve and blood vessels
mental foramen
upper jaw that holds teeth
maxilla
the joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
____________ is the tapered end of each root where the nerve exits the tooth.
apex
_____________ the pear-shaped projection, distal of your soft palate
uvula
the tooth # ____ is distal to 29.
29