Symbols
Cavity Classifications
Dental Arches
Surfaces of the teeth
Types of permanent teeth
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Work that needs to be done is marked with this color

What is red

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Decay located on occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth

What is a Class I cavity

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This is the upper arch in the mouth

What is maxillary arch

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This surface is closest to the lips & teeth are able to be seen when you smile

What is Facial

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This tooth is sometimes called "cuspid"

What is Canine


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This symbol means patient has an existing sealant 

What is marking a blue "S" on the tooth

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Caries on the mesial or distal surfaces of anterior teeth

What is a Class III cavity

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This is the lower arch in the mouth

What is Mandibular arch 

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the surfaces of posterior teeth that face or touch the cheeks

What is Buccal surface

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commonly referred to as “wisdom tooth”

What is 3rd molar

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When a tooth is missing you will use this symbol

what is a red X

300

Maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions

Why is homeostasis important?

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The type, number, and arrangement of teeth in the arches of the mouth

What is Dentition

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refers to the sharp cutting edges of the anterior teeth

What is Incisal edge

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Their primary function is to cut and tear into food

What are Central and Lateral Incisors

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There are 2 of these located at the end of a bridge

What is an abutment?

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Caries located on the mesial or distal surfaces on the posterior teeth

What is a Class II cavity

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imaginary line which creates two sections

What is the midline

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the chewing surface of posterior teeth

What is Occlusal surface

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the first adult teeth to erupt

What is 1st molar

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The dentist uses gutta percha in this treatment and how would you chart it

what is a Root canal treatment (RCT). It is marked with a line through the root of the tooth.

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Caries occur on the cervical third of the facial or lingual surface of any tooth anterior or posterior

What is Class V cavity

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four sections the mouth is divided into for the purpose of dental examination and treatment 

What are Dental Quadrants

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Inside surface, which is toward the tongue

What is Lingual surface

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often nicknamed "12-year molars" because of when they appear

What is 2nd molar


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