Terminology #1 Flashcards
Anterior
Before, in front of, the teeth located in the front of the mouth
Bicuspid
A tooth having two cups
Diastema
A large space between two teeth
Dentition
All the teeth in the mouth
Edentulous
A person without teeth
Endodontist
A dentist that specializes in treating conditions inside the tooth
Hydrocolloid
An impression material that needs water to be functional
Interproximal
the normal space between two teeth
Intra Oral
Inside the mouth
Malocclusion
Teeth in the arches that don’t fit together correctly
Orthodontist
a dentist that straightens and corrects the alignment of the teeth
Pedodontist
a dentist that specializes in children’s teeth
Periodontist
a dentist that specializes in treating the gingiva and other supporting tissues
Prosthodontist
a dentist that specializes in replacing missing parts of the mouth
Oral Pathologist
a specialized field that studies disease by use of tissue samples
Oral Surgeon
A dentist that surgically corrects malformations of the head and mouth. Including extractions.
Dental Health Specialist
A dentist that specializes in teaching dental health
Pellicle
A thin film or coating of salivary material deposited on a tooth surfaces
Occlusion
The relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the upper and lower jaws are in a fully closed position
Retromolar Area
The portion of the mandible directly posterior to the last molar on each side.
