Expanded
Another word for gums
Gingiva
to have movement
Mobility
the part in the center of the tooth made up of living connective tissue
Pulp
hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown (yellowish in color)
Dentin
hard outer surface layer of the tooth
Enamel
process of withdrawal or wearing away from its normal location
Recession
pear shaped projections at the end of the soft palate
Uvula
band of tissue that passes from the facial oral mucosa at the midline of the arch to the midline of the inner surface of the lip.
Frenum
calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to the tooth surfaces
referred to as either hard or soft (roof of mouth)
Palate
Portion of the mouth that in their functional positions make up the jaws aka support for the teeth
Alveolar Process
inflammation of the gingival tissue
Gingivitis
natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions
Occlusion
the foot pedal that runs the dental unit
Rheostat
natural teeth in the dental arch
Dentition
area between two or more root branches
administering drugs to prevent disease also a type of cleaning
Prophylaxis
infections and other conditions of structures that support the teeth, gum, and bone.
Periodontal disease
to be without teeth
Edentulous
space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks
Vestibule
habitual grinding of the teeth
bruxism
high level disinfectant solution used to sterilize items that cannot be put in the autoclave
Glutaraldehyde
gingiva between the teeth
Dental Papilla
dryness of the mouth caused by saliva
Xerostomia
triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth that are in contact
Embrasure