Across
- 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.
Down
- 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