Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Analgesia
A
Loss of pain
2
Q
Name of the tooth surface loss that results from over brushing
A
Abrasion
3
Q
Meaning of abutment
A
Either side of a missing tooth
4
Q
What is the name of the section of root found in the crown?
A
Coronal
5
Q
What is the meaning of Denate
A
Having natural teeth
6
Q
What is the meaning of Edentulous?
A
Having no natural teeth
7
Q
What causes erosion
A
Fizzy drinks, acid
8
Q
Meaning of extrinsic
A
Outside
9
Q
What is the filtrum
A
Indentation between the nose and the upper lip
10
Q
What is a foramen
A
Natural opening in bone
11
Q
What is a fossa
A
A natural depression in the bone
12
Q
What is hyperplasia
A
Over growth or development of tissue
13
Q
Hypoplasia
A
Underdevelopment of tissue
14
Q
What does intrinsic mean
A
Acting inside
15
Q
Meaning if necrosis
A
Death of the tissue
