First 25 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Abscess
localized area of pus originating from an infection
Ala Tragus Line
Imaginary line from the ala(flared part of nose) to the tragus (front of ear)
Anaphylaxis
Extreme hypersensitivity to a substance that can lead to shock or life threatening respiratory failure
Anatomic Crown
Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel
Anterior
toward the front surface
Apex
Tapered end of each root tip
Apical
The very top or tip of the root of a tooth
Apical Foramen
Opening at the end of the pulp
Bifurcation
divided into two
Biopsy
Removal of tissue from a living patient for diagnostic examination
Bitewing x-ray
upper and lower teeth in a single film. the film is placed horizontally in the mouth. used to detect decay between the teeth
Canines
AKA Cuspids locates at the corner of the arch. cuts and tears food
Cementoenamel Junction
location where the enamel, which covers the crown of a tooth and its cementum which covers the root meet
Cementum
Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth
Centric Occlusion
Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth
Clinical Crown
portion of tooth that is visible in the oral cavity
Contact Area
area of the mesial or distal surface of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch
Contact point
exact spot at which the teeth actually touch each other
Dentin
hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root
Dentition
Natural teeth in the dental arch
Direct Cotact
touching or contact with the patients blood or saliva
Edentulous
without teeth
Embrasure
Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact
