Tooth Anatomy
The outermost layer of the tooth.
What is Enamel?
A routine cleaning procedure
What is Prophylaxis?
Adult cleaning code.
What is D1110?
Cavities are also known as this
What is Caries?
The person who cleans teeth and educates patients.
What is a Dental Hygienist?
The layer beneath enamel that makes up most of the tooth.
What is Dentin?
A procedure to remove decay and restore a tooth.
What is a Filling?
Child cleaning code.
What is D1120?
Gum disease is called this
What is Periodontal Disease?
The person who assists the dentist chairside.
What is a Dental Assistant?
The innermost part containing nerves and blood vessels.
What is the Pulp?
A “cap” placed over a damaged tooth.
What is a Crown?
Comprehensive exam code.
What is D0150?
Early stage of gum disease.
What is Gingivitis?
The person responsible for diagnosing and treatment.
What is a Dentist?
This part anchors the tooth into the bone.
What is the Root?
Removal of a tooth.
What is an Extraction?
Bitewing X-rays (4 images)
What is D0274?
Advanced gum disease affecting bone.
What is Periodontitis?
The person who handles scheduling and payments.
What is Front Desk/Receptionist?
The tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
What are the Gums (Gingiva)?
A procedure that removes infected pulp from inside a tooth.
What is a Root Canal?
Fluoride varnish code.
What is D1206?
The main cause of cavities.
What is Bacteria (Plaque)?
Specialist for braces and alignment.
What is an Orthodontist?