Dental Assistant Final Flashcards
Abscess
collection of pus
Anaphalaxis
Severe allergic reaction
anatomic crown
Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
anterior
front teeth
apex
tapered end of each root
apical
pertaining to the apex
Bifurcation
division of roots into two branches
Bioburden
Blood, saliva, and other body fluids
biopsy
diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
canines
Teeth in front of the premolars that rip and tear food.
cementoenamel junction
where enamel of crown meets root of tooth
cementum
material covering the tooth root
Centric occlusion
Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth
clinical crown
That portion of the tooth that is visible
contact area
Where the proximal sides of two teeth come together and touch
dentin
portion of tooth that lies between enamel and pulp
endentulous
no teeth
embrasure
Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
enamel
hard, outermost layer of a tooth
Gingeva
gums
hazardous waste
Any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment if it is not properly disposed of
immunity
Resistance to disease
fissure
Narrow, slitlike opening
eruption
When teeth grow and begin to push through gums.
Furication
the dividing point of a multirooted tooth; division of the roots
Functional occlusion
Contact of the teeth during biting and chewing movements
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
impaction
tooth that is positioned against another tooth, bone, or oft tissue so that it is unlikely to fully erupt through the gums to reach its normal position in the mouth
Incisors
front teeth
Interproximal space
The area between adjacent tooth surfaces
labia
lips
labial frenulum
median attachment of each lip to gum
lesion
tissue destruction
lining mucosa
Mucous membrane that covers the inside of the cheeks, vestibule, lips, soft palate, and underside of the tongue and acts as a cushion for underlying structures
Malocclusion
upper or lower dental arches out of alignment
mandibular arch
lower jaw
Masticatory mucosa
gingiva on hard palate
maxillary arch
upper jaw
midline
divides body into left and right
Mixed dentition
When both primary and permanent teeth are present
molars
Back teeth that grind food
occlusion
blockage
palate
roof of the mouth
Perapical
Radiograpic view that shows the crown, root tip, and surrounding structures.
periodontal ligament
attaches tooth to jaw
Periodontium
the area immediately around the tooth
permanent dentition
consists of 32 teeth that are designed to last a lifetime
posterior
back teeth
premolars
The teeth immediately behind the canines; used in chewing, grinding, and shearing food. The bicuspid teeth
primary dentition
consists of 20 teeth that are normally lost during childhood and are replaced by the permanent teeth
pulp
soft tissue within a tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels
pulp chamber
The space occupied by pulp
Submucosa
connective tissue
vestibule
space between lips and teeth
Cotton Pliers
Takes materials to and from the oral cavity.
scaler
An instrument used to remove calculus and debris from the teeth
matrix band
Provides a temporary wall for tooth structure during a restorative procedure
cleoid
Claw shaped instrument used to form corners in a cavity preparation.
excavator
used for removal of soft dentin, debris, and decay from the tooth
bite block
Allows the patient to rest and relax the jawmuscles and prevents closure of the jaw
Amalgam Well
holds amalgam
carver
Instrument used to remove excess restorative material and to carve tooth anatomy in the restoration before the material hardens
curing light
A high intensity light that hardens or sets many dental materials
Periodontal probe
Probe used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets; tapered to fit into the gingival sulcus with a blunt or rounded tip