Expanded
What term refers to the Masticatory Mucosa that covers the alveolar process of the jaws and surrounds the neck of teeth (the pink area surrounding teeth)?
Gingiva
What dental term means to have movement?
Mobility
What term refers to the center of the tooth that is made up of living connective tissue (another name for nerve)?
Pulp
What term refers to the calcified layer of the tooth is covered by enamel on the crown and the cementum on the root (yellowish in color)?
Dentin
What term refers to the hard, outermost layer of a tooth that covers and protects the underlying dentin?
Enamel
What term refers to the process of withdrawal or wearing away from its normal location?
Recession
What term refers to the pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate in the mouth?
Uvula
What term refers to the 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
What term refers to plaque that’s adhered to tooth structure that becomes mineralized by calcium and phosphate salts (hardened plaque)?
Calculus
What term refers to the roof of the mouth, which separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity and can be divided into 2 parts: Hard and Soft (roof of the mouth)?
Palate
What term refers to the portion of the maxillary bones that form support for the teeth of the maxillary arch?
Alveolar Process
What term refers to the inflammation of gingival tissue?
Gingivitis
What is the term for the natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions?
Occlusion
What term refers to a foot-controlled device used to operate dental handpieces?
Rheostat
What term refers to the natural teeth in the dental arch?
Dentition
What term refers to the area between two or more root branches?
Furcation
What term refers to the administration of drugs to prevent disease/protect a patient and is also defined as a type of dental cleaning?
Prophylaxis
What term refers to infections and other conditions of structures that support the teeth, gums, and bone?
Periodontal disease
What is the term that refers to the condition of being without teeth?
Edentulous
What term refers to the space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks?
Vestibule
What term refers to the habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth, especially at night?
Bruxism
What's the name of the high-level disinfectant solution used to sterilize items that cannot be put in the autoclave?
Glutaraldehyde
What is the gingiva between the teeth called?
Dental Papilla
What term refers to the dryness of the mouth caused by a lack of saliva?
Xerostomia
What term refers to a triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth that are in contact?
Embrasure