Dental Terminology - Service Academy

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  1. 1. any contact between biting and chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth
  2. 4. a fixed prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth
  3. 6. the hollow chamber inside the crown of the tooth that contains its nerves and blood vessels
  4. 9. a film of sticky material containing saliva, food particles, and bacteria that attaches to the tooth surface both above and below the gum line - when left on the tooth it can promote gum disease and decay
  5. 10. an extraoral full-mouth e-ray that records the teeth and the upper and lower jaws on one film - also called panoramic or full-mouth x-ray
  6. 11. an artificial device, usually made of a metal alloy or ceramic material, that is implanted within the jawbone as a means to attach an artificial tooth
  7. 12. a process of removing tissue to determine the existence of pathology
  8. 13. the tip end of a root
  9. 14. a specialized branch of dentistry that corrects malocclusion and restores the teeth to proper alignment and function
  10. 20. refers to the teeth and tissues located towards the front of the mouth
  11. 21. type of dental treatment or repair that is solely rendered to improve the appearance of the teeth or mouth
  12. 23. a dental specialty that deals with injuries to or diseases of the pulp (nerve) of the tooth
  13. 25. the inside of the mouth
  14. 26. the part of the tooth below the crown - normally encased in the jawbone
  15. 27. treatment that relieves pain but is not curative
  16. 30. any material or device used to replace lose tooth structure (filling, crown) or to replace a lost tooth or teeth (bridge, dentures)
  17. 32. the scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove calculus, plaque, and stains from the crowns of the teeth
  18. 34. the joint/hinge mechanism between the upper jaw and the base of the skull
  19. 37. a composite material used to seal the decay-prone pits, fissures, and grooves of teeth to prevent decay
  20. 39. the part of the tooth that is under the enamel
  21. 40. tooth filling made of mercury and other minerals
  22. 43. a removable appliance used to replace teeth
  23. 44. a type of mouth guard
  24. 45. the hard and soft tissues forming the roof of the mouth
  25. 46. a cast gold filling that is used to replace part of the tooth
  26. 48. a tooth found between the molars and incisors (also called canine or eye teeth)
  27. 49. an inflammation or infection of the gums - the initial stage of gum disease
  28. 51. a dental appliance that fills the space of a lost tooth or teeth and prevents the other teeth from moving into the space (orthodontic or pedodontic treatment)
  29. 52. a type of x-ray taken of the crowns of teeth to check for decay
  30. 53. (dental) any device or appliance replacing one or more missing teeth
Down
  1. 2. the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel
  2. 3. a cast gold or porcelain filling that covers one or all of the tooth's edges
  3. 5. the removal of a tooth
  4. 7. the removal of a portion of the tooth's pulp
  5. 8. an artificial filling material that is used to provide an aesthetic covering over the visible surface of a tooth - most often used on front teeth
  6. 15. a tooth-colored filling made of plastic resin or porcelain
  7. 16. the lower jaw
  8. 17. type of disease - inflammation and infection of the gums, ligaments, bone, and other tissues surrounding teeth.
  9. 18. material used to fill cavity or replace part of a tooth
  10. 19. the dental term for the division of the jaws into four parts
  11. 22. a chemical compound used to prevent dental decay, utilized in fluoridated water systems and/or applied directly to teeth
  12. 24. the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth
  13. 28. the back teeth, used for grinding food
  14. 29. another name for bicuspid
  15. 31. a procedure used to remove plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth
  16. 33. the dental specialty dealing with the replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures
  17. 35. the act of chewing
  18. 36. the hard, calcified (mineralized) portion of the tooth which covers the crown - also, hardest substance in the body
  19. 38. a type of denture - a removable appliance used to replace one or more lost teeth
  20. 41. a general term for decay
  21. 42. a dental specialty that deals with and treats the gum tissue and bone that supports the teeth - includes implant placement
  22. 47. a generic name for the many kinds of anesthetics used in numbing dental injections
  23. 50. the upper jaw