Key terms
What is the study of the anatomy growth, and diseases of the teeth?
Odonthology
located in the front and center of the mouth, broad, sharp edge, used to cut or bite food, important for pronouncing s's and t's when speaking etc.
Incisors
What will a dental assistant be required to do when dealing with a chart condition of the teeth.
Make sure, Forms symbols, and abbreviations vary from office to office.
what does Anterior mean?
The central and lateral incisors and cupids and anterior teeth
What is the peridonitum?
consists of those structures that surround and support the teeth.
What is the section of the tooth below the gingiva, or gums? It is covered on the outside by the tissue called cementum.
The root
Also called canines, or eyeteeth, located at angles of lips, used to tear food, Longest teeth in the mouth.
Cuspids
How must you write a dental chart?
Dental charts are legal records. They must be complete, neat, and correct. Information must be current and should be updated each time a patient visits the office.
what is a labial?
crowd surface next to the lips facial surface.
What is the Alveolar process?
This is bone tissue of the upper jawbone
What is the section of the tooth that is visible in the mouth? It is protected by the tissue called enamel.
The Crown.
Also called premolars, located before the molars, from front to back, Not present in primarily dentition Used to pulverize or grind food.
Bicuspids
What are remarks?
Are areas for written notations by dentists or dental hygenists.
point angles?
form where three crowd surfaces meet
Where is the crown located on the tooth?
the upper left
What is the hard bonelike tissue that covers the outside of the root? In addition to providing a thin layer of protection.
The cementum
Teeth in the back of the mouth, largest and strongest teeth, Used to chew and grind food.
What is Radiographic history?
record of date and type of dental radiographs or X-rays.
how do line angles form?
where two crowd surfaces meet
What is Periodontal ligament?
Consists of dense fibers
What is the hardest tissue in the body and covers the outside of the crown?
Enamel
What is the procedure to identifying the teeth?
2. Wash hands
3.Use the model or unlabled chart of primary.
What is a charting area?
Anatomic or geometric diagrams of the teeth.
lingual?
crowd surface net to face or cheek
What is gingiva made up of?
made up of epithelial tissue.