Module Two Flashcards
1
Q
the gingivaltissue that attaches to the teeth
A
attached gingiva
2
Q
the ginigivaltissue that is not attached to the tooth; above the attached gingival tissue;forms a collar around the tooth
A
unattached gingiva
3
Q
the space between thetooth and the free gingiva
A
sulcus
4
Q
the areas thatsupport the tooth, gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, supporting alveolarbone
A
periodontium
5
Q
the hard area at the top of your mouth behind the maxillary teeth
A
palate
6
Q
all areas inside the mouth
A
oral
7
Q
the tip of the root of the tooth
A
apex
8
Q
the area of a multi-rootedtooth when the roots divide
A
furca
9
Q
the side of the toothclosest to the midline
A
mesial
10
Q
the side of the toothaway from the midline
A
distal
