Terminology Flashcards
Analgesia
Loss of pain
Name of the tooth surface loss that results from over brushing
Abrasion
Meaning of abutment
Either side of a missing tooth
What is the name of the section of root found in the crown?
Coronal
What is the meaning of Denate
Having natural teeth
What is the meaning of Edentulous?
Having no natural teeth
What causes erosion
Fizzy drinks, acid
Meaning of extrinsic
Outside
What is the filtrum
Indentation between the nose and the upper lip
What is a foramen
Natural opening in bone
What is a fossa
A natural depression in the bone
What is hyperplasia
Over growth or development of tissue
Hypoplasia
Underdevelopment of tissue
What does intrinsic mean
Acting inside
Meaning if necrosis
Death of the tissue
What are osteoblasts
Aid in the development of bone and teeth
Proclined
Sloping in a labial direction
Retroclined meaning
Leaning backwards
What is a sinus
Air filled sack
What is the name of the pulp located in the root of the tooth
Radicular pulp
What is supernumerary
An additional tooth in the dentition
What is the supine position
Laid on the back
What is the medical term for dry mouth
Dry mouth
