Tooth #'s
8,9,24,25
What are the maxillary and mandibular centrals
The instrument that represents the temporalmandibular joint and the maxillary and mandibular arches.
What is the articulator
The cheek side or the facial side of the posterior teeth.
What is the Buccal
The bulging distal portion of the maxillary alveolar ridge.
What is the Tuberosity
Dead people
Who's teeth were used for dentures in the olden days
1,16,17,32
What are 3rd molars on maxillary and mandibular
Bone to bone. Patients can replicate this bite repeatedly.
What is Centric Relation
The lip surface or the front surface of the anterior teeth
What is Labial Surface
The two depressions in the posterior part of the palate.
What are the Palatine Fovea
Fingers and leaves
What did people use to clean their teeth before the toothbrush was invented
26
What is the mandibular right lateral
2 measuring points that are required in the middle of the face to determine InterOcclusal Distance.
What is Vertical Dimension
Pertaining to the biting or chewing surface
What is Occlusal
The flap of tissue from sulcus to gums and is NOT a reliable guide in determining the midline. Can be located in the labial, buccal and lingual areas.
What is the Frenum
chalk and charcoal
What did people use for toothpaste before it was invented
15
What is the maxillary left 2nd molar
Tooth to tooth. What labs set in.
What is Centric Occlusion
Depression surface of a tooth crown or model
What is Sulcus or fossa
The seam in the midline of the hard palate
What is Palantine Raphe or suture line
Sept. 20th
What is the day the Chinese people celebrate "Love your teeth" day.
13
What is the maxillary left 2nd premolar
The distance between the occluding maxillary and mandibular teeth and the jaw at rest position.
What is Interocclusal Distance
The biting surface or edge of the incisors.
What is the Incisal Ridge/Edge
The line between the hard and soft palates
What is the Vibrating Line
25,000
What is the number of quarts of saliva a typical mouth produces in a lifetime.