Across
- 4. Away from the middle; often used to describe the side of a particular tooth that is closest to the posterior or back of the mouth.
- 7. Of or toward the tongue, to identify the surface of a tooth that faces the tongue.
- 8. Open contact between teeth.
- 10. Swelling
- 11. Of or toward the face, used to designate the side of the tooth that is facing away from the tongue side.
- 12. Anterior teeth
- 14. A slender, flexible instrument with a sharp point used to examine teeth for abnormalities and pathology, and to locate calculus through the use of touch.
Down
- 1. The removal of a tooth or root fragment.
- 2. That part of the oral masticatory mucosa that surrounds the necks of the teeth and is attached to the teeth and the alveolar bone.
- 3. Of or toward the lips, used most often to designate the side of the tooth facing the lips, so the term would refer to an anterior tooth.
- 5. The hard, outer surface layer of teeth
- 6. Toothpaste
- 9. The teeth in the dental arches – top and bottom.
- 13. A narrow fold of tissue connecting moveable tissue to a more fixed tissue to prevent undue movement.
