Dental Terminology

1. surface of posterior teeth closest to the cheek
6. lower jaw
7. extra bony growth on the lower jaw
15. red spots typically on the soft palate
16. surface closest to the midline
18. surface closest to the face
19. partial division of the tooth bud resulting in one root and 2 crowns
21. xray used to view entire mandibular and maxillary arches
23. not enough calcium in the tooth
25. most coronal portion of gingiva surrounding the tooth
28. chewing surface of posterior teeth
29. mucous membrane of the oral cavity
30. surface closest to the tongue
33. chamber of dental pulp within the root portion of the tooth
35. anterior portion of the roof of the mouth
36. when tooth is worn away by acids
38. fibrous tissue nodule that grows on cheek due to constant rubbing of dentures, fillings, cheek biting, etc.

2. top portion of tooth
3. type of radiograph used to view eruption issues or calcified salivary glands
4. tooth decay
5. surface of anterior teeth closest to the lips
8. dry mouth
9. second layer of the tooth, under the enamel
10. layer of bonelike tissue that covers the root and neck of tooth
11. type of radiograph used to view interproximal decay
12. upper jaw
13. xray used to view jaws and cranium allowing measurement (typically used for orthodontics)
14. surface farthest from the midline
17. posterior portion of the roof of the mouth
20. tissue death
21. type of radiograph used to view the apex of the tooth, diagnose abscesses
22. relating or near the crown of the tooth
24. tooth socket
26. biting surface of anterior teeth
27. tooth that has been completely knocked out in one piece
31. covers the crown of the tooth
32. tissue that anchors the tooth to the alveolus
34. wearing away of tooth structure typically caused by incorrect brushing
37. the joining of 2 or more adjacent teeth during their formation