Basic Terminologies

2. the portion of a tooth that is visible above the gingiva.
8. the entire portion of a tooth covered by enamel, including the portion that may be below the gingiva.
9. apparatus the collective structures used in chewing, that includes teeth jaw, muscles, and temporomandibular joint.
10. the contact between teeth, the relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the jaw is closed.
12. the process of breathing, it involves the oral and nasal passages, during speech or mouth breathing.
13. the gradual exposure of a tooth due to wear of the opposing teeth.
14. the process of swallowing, it involves the coordinated movement of the tongue, pharynx, and esophagus.
15. the non keratinized epithelium lining the gingival sulcus, the space between the tooth and the gum.

1. the movement of a tooth through the bone and soft tissue to its final position.
3. the hinge joint connecting the jaw to the skull, allowing for movements necessary for chewing and speaking.
4. a band of tissue that attaches the gingiva to the tooth surface, playing a role in periodontal health.
5. the production of sounds and words using the vocal cords, tongue, lips, and other oral structures.
6. the act of chewing, it involves the breakdown of food using the teeth, tongue, and jaw muscles.
7. the study of the masticatory system, the relationship between the jaws and teeth. It includes the physiology, functional disturbances, and treatment of occlusal issues.
11. the study of the functions of the oral cavity, including mastication, deglutition, respiration, and speech.