Dental Terminology
Gingival tissue that is attached to cementum and bone
What is attached gingiva
Ideal temperature for the clinical are of the dental office
What is 68-72 degrees
This procedure involves the surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissue
What is gingivoplasty
Teeth # 16,17,31,32
What are third molars
Three areas that provide the most privacy in the dental office
What is the consultation room, clinical area, dentists private office
The periodontal examination should include these
What is the patients medical and dental history and an examination of the teeth and oral tissues
Area of the tooth closest to the midline
What is Mesial
Important items to have in the reception area
What is lighting, seating and reading material
Three signs of periodontal disease
What are
1. bad taste in the mouth
2. bleeding on probing
3. deep probing depths
Portion of the tooth covered by enamel
What is Anatomic crown
All dental treatment provided to patients takes place here.
What is the dental treatment area. also known as operatory.
This symptom identifies signs of advanced periodontal disease
What is tooth mobility