Oral Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
division of a single tooth germ
A
gemination
2
Q
union of tooth germs
A
fusion
3
Q
union of teeth by cementum
A
concrescence
4
Q
fusion of cementum to surround alveolar bone
A
ankylosis
5
Q
most common ankylosed tooth
A
primary second molar
6
Q
sharp bend of angulation of root
A
dilaceration
7
Q
pathologic loss of tooth structure due to external instrument, V shaped notches
A
abrasion
8
Q
physiologic loss of tooth structure due to chemicals or acids, spoon shaped notches
A
erosion
9
Q
autosomal dominant condition that affects both dentin in permanent and deciduous teeth:
- radicular
- more common
- rootless teeth
- completely obliterated pulp
- premature exfoliation
- coronal
- deciduous = opalescent color, completely obliterated pulp chamber
- permanent = normal color, thistle tube pulp chamber
A
Dentin Dysplasia
10
Q
new growth; excessive and uncontrolled growth of abnormal tissues
A
neoplasm
11
Q
swelling/enlargement in the body
A
tumor
12
Q
study of tumors or neoplasm
A
oncology
13
Q
abnormal melanocytes
A
birthmark
14
Q
benign
A
-oma
15
Q
malignant
A
-sarcoma/-carcinoma
