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What term refers to the Masticatory Mucosa that covers the alveolar process of the jaws and surrounds the neck of teeth?
Gingiva
What term refers to a soft, sticky biofilm that forms on teeth and along the gingival margin, which leads to decay and periodontal disease?
Is Gingivitis reversible?
Yes
What term refers to the calcified layer of the tooth that is covered by enamel on the crown and the cementum on the root?
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 (also known as tartar)?
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?
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 that refers to the area above the gumline?
Supragingival
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
Is Periodontal Disease reversible?
No
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 area below the gumline?
Subgingival
What's the term for the process where minerals are lost from the tooth enamel, usually caused by acids from bacteria?
Demineralization
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
What term refers to a condition that can occur after an extraction when the blood clot in the socket is lost or fails to form, exposing the bone and nerves.
Alveolitis
What is the term for the natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions?
Occlusion
What term refers to the process where minerals are added back into the tooth enamel, making teeth stronger and helping to repair early damage?
Remineralization
What term refers to the center of the tooth that is made up of living connective tissue?
Pulp
What term refers to the area between two or more root branches?
Furcation