Tooth structure
The hardest layer of a tooth
What is enamel?
Cleans between teeth and under gums
What is Floss?
This gives life and sensation to the tooth
What is nerve?
Removes plaque and food from teeth and tongue
What is toothbrush?
Creates artificial teeth for persons without teeth
What is dental technician?
This is the second hardest layer in the tooth.
What is dentin
Provides fluoride treatment and reduce bacterial load
What is dentrifices/toothpaste?
The breakdown in tooth structure due to acid from food eating bacteria
What are cavities/caries?
Diagnose and treat patients in the head and neck region.
What is a dentist?
The structures of the tooth below the gums
What is bone and tooth root?
Dentist/Dental Hygienist use these to remove plaque and calculus from teeth above gums.
What are dental scalers?
The redness, bleeding , and swelling of gums due to plaque buildup
What is gingivitis?
Cleans teeth,take radiographs and provide oral hygiene instructions.
What is a dental hygienist?
Ligaments that anchor tooth to bone and provide tooth awareness
What is PDL and Cementum?
Dentist/Dental Hygienist use these to remove plaque and calculus from teeth below gums
What are curettes?
The destruction of gums, bone and surrounding tissues due to bacteria from plaque and calculus, causing teeth shaking.
What is periodontitis?
Assist dentist with gathering & organising tools for procedures
What is a dental assistant?