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Bifurcation

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Blood,saliva and any other body fluids.

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Edentulous

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Without teeth

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Torus Palatinus

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A bony overgrowth at the midline of the hard palate

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Torus mandibularis

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A bony overgrowth on the lingal surface of the mandible near the premolar and molar areas

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Impaction

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A tooth that remain unerupted in the jaw beyond the time it should normally erupt

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Anatomic Crown

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Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel.

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Cervix

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The location where the crown of a tooth and its roots meet.

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Cementoenamel Junction

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The location where the cementum, which covers the root of a tooth and the enamel, which covers the crown of a tooth, and meet.

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Enamel

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The hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body.

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Dentin

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Hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root.

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Cementum

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Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth.

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Periodontal Ligament

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specialized connective tissue fibers that attach a tooth to the alveolar bone within which it sits.Commonly abbreviated as the PDL

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Lining Mucosa

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Mucous membrane that covers the inside of the cheeks, vestibule, lips, soft palate, and underside of the tongue and acts as a cushion for underlying structures.

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Submucosa

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A layer of loose connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane.

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Masticatory Mucosa

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Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum of the tongue, and gingiva.

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Labia

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The gateway to the oral cavity; commonly known as “lips”.

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Vestibule

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Space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks.

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Gingiva

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Masticatory mucosa that covers the alveolar processes of the jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth.

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Palate

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The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the nose and the mouth in vertebrates.

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Pit

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Results when two developmental grooves cross each other, forming a deep area that is too small for the bristle of a toothbrush to clean.

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Fissure

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A fault along a developmental groove on the occlusal surface that is caused by incomplete or imperfect joining of the lobes during tooth formation.

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Eruption

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The movement of the tooth into its functional position in the oral cavity.

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Apex

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Tapered end of each root tip.

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Apical

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The very top or tip of the root of a tooth.

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Perapical
Radiograpic view that shows the crown, root tip, and surrounding structures.
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Pulp Chamber
The space occupied by the pulp.
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Periodontium
Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.
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Labial Frenum
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; also called 'frenulum; plural frenula.
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Midline
The midsagittal line of maxillary and mandibular dental arches possessing teeth of ideal size, shape and position, when situated in maximum intercuspation.
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Dentition
Natural teeth in the dental arch.
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Primary Dentition
The first set of 20 primary teeth.
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Permanent Dentition
The 32 secondary teeth or "adult teeth".
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Mixed Dentition
A mixture of permanent teeth and primary teeth that occurs until all primary teeth have been lost, usually between the ages of 6 and 12.
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Maxillary Arch
Upper Arch
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Mandibular Arch
Lower Arch
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Quadrant
1/4 of the dentition.
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Anterior
Toward the front surface.
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Posterior
Toward the back.
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Incisors
Single-rooted teeth with a relatively sharp, thin edge located at the front of the mouth.
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Canines
cuspids located at the "corner" of the arch. Designated for cutting and tearing foods.
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Premolars
Bicuspids, Cross between canines and molars.
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Molars
Have 4 or more cusps used for grinding and chewing up food.
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Contact Area
Area of the mesial or distal surface of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch.
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Contact Point
The exact spot at which the teeth actually touch each other.
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Embrasure
Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
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Occlusion
The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions.
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Centric Occlusion
Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
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Functional Occlusion
Contact of the teeth during biting and chewing movements.
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Malocclusion
Occlusion that is deviated from a class I normal occlusion.
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Interproximal Space
The area between adjacent tooth surfaces.
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Furcation
Area between two or more root branches.
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Fossa
Wide, shallow depression on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.
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Erosion
Wearing away of tissue.
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Lesion
An area of pathology.
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Xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva.
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Abscess
Localized area of pus originating from an infection
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Hazardous Waste
Waste that poses a danger to humans or to the environment.
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Anaphylaxis
Extreme hypersensitivity to a substance that can lead to shock and life-threatening respiratory collapse.
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Direct Contact
Touching or contact with a patient's blood or saliva.
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Immunity
Ability of the body to resist disease.
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Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
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Biopsy
Removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination.
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Premolars
Bicuspids, Cross between canines and molars.
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Molars
Have 4 or more cusps used for grinding and chewing up food.
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Contact Area
Area of the mesial or distal surface of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch.
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Contact Point
The exact spot at which the teeth actually touch each other.
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Embrasure
Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact.
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Occlusion
The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions.
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Centric Occlusion
Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
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Functional Occlusion
Contact of the teeth during biting and chewing movements.
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Malocclusion
Occlusion that is deviated from a class I normal occlusion.
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Interproximal Space
The area between adjacent tooth surfaces.
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Furcation
Area between two or more root branches.
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Fossa
Wide, shallow depression on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.
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Erosion
Wearing away of tissue.
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Lesion
An area of pathology.
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Xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva.
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Abscess
Localized area of pus originating from an infection
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Hazardous Waste
Waste that poses a danger to humans or to the environment.
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Anaphylaxis
Extreme hypersensitivity to a substance that can lead to shock and life-threatening respiratory collapse.
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Direct Contact
Touching or contact with a patient's blood or saliva.
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Immunity
Ability of the body to resist disease.
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Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
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Biopsy
Removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination.

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