Terminology Flashcards
Maxilla
Upper jaw
Enamel
Outer covering of tooth
Medial
Surface closest to the midline
Distal
Surface farthest from the midline
Lingual
Surface you touch with your tongue
Buccal
Surface cheek side of your posterior tooth
Occlusal
Chewing surface of the posterior tooth
Submandibular
Under the mandible
Sublingual
Under the tongue
Frenum
Tissue that connects two parts
Periodontist
Specializes in diseased gum tissue & bone loss
Prosthodontist
Specializes in replacing missing teeth
Pedodontist
Children’s dentist
Pathologist
Specializes in the study of diseases
Endodontist
Specializes in the diseased pulp
Oral surgeon
Specializes in surgical procedures
Orthodontist
Specializes in teeth and jaw alignment
Denturist
Specializes in dentures only
Dental assistant
Cleans, polishes and takes x-rays of patients teeth
Dentist
Diagnoses, performs and monitors patients dental needs
Dental laboratory technician
Fabricates prosthetics from a written script
Asepsis
To provide a germ free area
Disinfection
The application of chemicals to kill or reduce germs
Sterilization
The total destruction of spores and all forms of microorganisms
Mandible
Lower jaw
