Sealants Flashcards
Histology of Dentin
70% inorganic, 30% organic matter, and water. Calcium and phosphorus are chief inorganic
Histology of Pulp
Pain receptors, blood vessels connective tissue dental papilla
Histology of Cementum
55% organic material, 45% inorganic material
Histology of Periodontal Ligament (PDL)
Dense connective tissue
Histology of Alveloar Process
Bony part of jaw that roots are supported through
Cusp
A pointed or rounded elevation of enamel found on cuspids and on chewing surfaces
Cingulum
On lingual of anterior teeth. A convex mount of enamel localized on cervical
Fissure
Linear fault in groove formed by incomplete or imperfect love joining
Fossa
A rounded depression into a tooth found on the surface
Pit
Groove of a tooth
Supplemental groove
Minor, auxiliary groove branching off from more prominent grooves
Developmental groove
A small linear depression on a tooth surface
Triangular fossa
Adjacent to marginal ridges of occlusal surfaces
Marginal ridge
Linear rounded border of enamel forming on mesial and distal margins/borders
Hypodontia
Missing 1 or more teeth