Symbols
Work that needs to be done is marked with this color
What is red
Decay located on occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth
What is a Class I cavity
This is the upper arch in the mouth
What is maxillary arch
This surface is closest to the lips & teeth are able to be seen when you smile
What is Facial
This tooth is sometimes called "cuspid"
What is Canine
This symbol means patient has an existing sealant
What is marking a blue "S" on the tooth
Caries on the mesial or distal surfaces of anterior teeth
What is a Class III cavity
This is the lower arch in the mouth
What is Mandibular arch
the surfaces of posterior teeth that face or touch the cheeks
What is Buccal surface
commonly referred to as “wisdom tooth”
What is 3rd molar
When a tooth is missing you will use this symbol
what is a red X
Maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions
Why is homeostasis important?
The type, number, and arrangement of teeth in the arches of the mouth
What is Dentition
refers to the sharp cutting edges of the anterior teeth
What is Incisal edge
Their primary function is to cut and tear into food
What are Central and Lateral Incisors
There are 2 of these located at the end of a bridge
What is an abutment?
Caries located on the mesial or distal surfaces on the posterior teeth
What is a Class II cavity
imaginary line which creates two sections
What is the midline
the chewing surface of posterior teeth
What is Occlusal surface
the first adult teeth to erupt
What is 1st molar
The dentist uses gutta percha in this treatment and how would you chart it
what is a Root canal treatment (RCT). It is marked with a line through the root of the tooth.
Caries occur on the cervical third of the facial or lingual surface of any tooth anterior or posterior
What is Class V cavity
four sections the mouth is divided into for the purpose of dental examination and treatment
What are Dental Quadrants
Inside surface, which is toward the tongue
What is Lingual surface
often nicknamed "12-year molars" because of when they appear
What is 2nd molar