This is the tissue covering the teeth and alveolar process
The Gingiva
These are yellowish granular spots inside the cheeks or on the lips
Fordyce Granules
This is what he dental lamina is derived from
Ectoderm
This is the name of the tissue distal to the last mandibular molar
Retromolar
This is the space between the left and right palatine tonsils
Fauces
This is the gingiva nearest the tooth
Free gingiva or marginal gingiva
This is a white line on the buccal mucosa where the maxillary and mandibular teeth meeth
Linea Alba
These cells are involved in the formation of cementum
Cementoblasts
This is the name of the rough ridges of gingival tissue on the anterior part of the palate
Palatal Rugae
This fold of tissue helps anchor the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Lingual frenum
This tissue is thin and loose and joins the attached gingiva
Alveolar gingiva
This is an overgrowth of bone on the hard palate
Palatal torus/tori
The first stage of the enamel organ is the
Bud stage
Vibrating line
Diastema
Interdental gingiva
This is the dental term for "Tongue Tied"
Ankyloglossia
These are the embryonic structures that form the palate
Premaxilla and maxillary palatal processes
These are the small, thin folds of tissue on the ventral surface of the tongue
Plica Fimbriata
What is this fold of tissue called between number 8 and number 9?
Labial Frenum
This is an imaginary line between the attached gingiva and the alveolar mucosa
Mucogingival junction
This could describe a mottled or chalky appearance to the enamel the tooth
Fluorosis
This embryonic structure forms the philtrum
Globular process
Vermillion Zone and Vermillion Border
What is the function of Uvula
Aids in speech and swallowing