Types of Teeth
What are the two types of incisors?
Central and Lateral Incisors
What is a fistula?
An abnormal tract that leads from the apex to the gums, where the infection accumulates
What is abcess?
A localized collection of pus
What are 3 signs of dentin hypersensitivity?
Sensitive to eat
Sensitive to drink
Sensitive to touch
What is occlusion?
How your teeth bite together
What are the two other names for cuspids?
Canines and Eye Teeth
What is dentin?
The bulk of the tooth; lies under the enamel and cementum
What is incipient decay?
The start of decay
What are 2 causes of dentin hypersensitivity?
Enamel loss and Root exposure
What is centric occlusion?
Normal bite
What are the 2 bicuspid names?
1st bicuspid and 2nd bicuspid
What is the difference between eruption and exfoliation?
Eruption is a tooth coming into the mouth while exfoliation is the shedding or loss of a tooth
What are three other names for decay?
Caries, Carious Lesion and Cavity
What is dentin hypersensitivity?
A painful condition that occurs when the dentin layer of the tooth gets exposed
What is functional occlusion?
Contact of teeth during biting and chewing
What is the correct order to pronounce a tooth?
(think of our tooth quizzes)
Adult or Baby
Maxillary or Mandibular
Right or Left
Specific type of tooth
What are the 4 common sites of decay from most common to least?
Occlusal Surfaces
Interproximal Surfaces
Gingival
Root Surfaces
What are the two types of abcess and define them?
Periapical Abcess is at the tip of the root and Periodontal Abcess is caused by a severe periodontal condition
What are 4 ways to treat dentin hypersensitivity?
Desensitizing toothpaste
Fluoride
Desensitizing agents
Composite restoration
What is malocclusion?
Bad bite
What are the four quadrants of the mouth and what is the difference between maxillary and mandibular teeth?
Maxillary Right, Maxillary Left, Mandibular Right, Mandibular Left
Maxillary is your upper teeth and Mandibular is your lower teeth
What does PDL stand for what does it do?
Periodontal Ligament which holds the tooth in its socket
What is the process of decay?
Bacteria+Acid=Decay
Is dentin hypersensitivity self-diagnosable?
Yes
What are the 3 classifications of occlusion?
Class I: normal bite
Class II: overbite or buck teeth
Class III: underbite