W1 Dental terminology Flashcards
how many teeth do adults have?
32
how many teeth do children have?
20
Whats the difference between adult & decidous
Deciduous teeth are whiter (dentine thicker)
whats the mandibular mean?
lower jaw
whats the maxillary jaw mean?
relates to the upper jaw
what is a mixed dentition
a series of primary and secondary teeth
FDI notation
ways we can numerically associate numbers with teeth
Palmers notation
used by dental professions to associate info with a specific tooth
Midline
imaginary line dividing the body into left and right
Describe the buccal surface
a surface of the tooth, posterior towards the cheek
Describe Labial
an anterior surface of the tooth closest to the lip
What is the basic composition of GIC?
Cement powder: Aluminosilicate glass (calcium or strontium), fluoride (oxygen scavenger)
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Acid polymer: Polyalkeonic
What does GIC stand for?
Glass-Ionomer Cement
What is the composition of Ion-leachable Glass?
Sodium fluoride Calcium fluoride Aluminium fluoride Aluminium oxide Aluminium phosphate Silicon dioxide
What is the 3 stages of setting reaction?
Dissolution
Precipitation of Salts
Hydration of Salts