Dental: Level 2 and 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Decay of bone or tooth, cavities.
A
Caries
2
Q
Lacking any teeth.
A
Edentulous
3
Q
Swelling of the gums
A
Gingival Edema
4
Q
Gums
A
Gingiva
5
Q
Dry scaling and fissuring of the lips.
A
Cheilosis
6
Q
Abnormal alignment of the upper and lower teeth,
A
Malocclusion
7
Q
What is Malocclusion concerning for?
A
Jaw fracture
8
Q
Excess production of saliva.
A
Ptyalism
9
Q
The subjective feeling of oral dryness, dry mouth.
A
Xerostomia
