Dental Terms
Biology 203 with Pendarvis at Southeastern Louisiana University
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By: Samir Patel
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MP Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care w/Student CD-ROMs and Audio CDs
Created: 2010-12-07
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MP Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care w/Student CD-ROMs and Audio CDsCreated: 2010-12-07
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bicuspid
fourth and fifth tooth from the median of the jaw line with 2 cusps
canine
cuspid, also eyetooth
cementum
bony material surrounding the root of the tooth, holding it place
central incisor
tooth on either side of the center jawline
crown
part of the tooth projecting above the jawline
cusp
sharp-pointed tooth projection
cuspid
third tooth from the middle of the jaw line with a cusp
deciduous teeth
primary teeth
dentin
inner bony layer of the crown of a tooth
dentist
practitioner trained in dentistry
enamel
glossy, hard, white outer covering of the teeth
eyetooth
cuspid, also canine
first bicuspid
fourth tooth from the mid-line of the jaw line
first molar
sixth tooth from the mid-line of the jaw line
gingivae
gum tissue
gums
dense fibrous tissue that attaches to and surrounds the necks of the teeth and adjacent alveolar bone to the jaw
incisor
first and second tooth next to the mid-line of the jaw-line
lateral incisor
second from the mid-line of the jaw line
molar
any of the three teeth at the back of the mouth furthest from the mid-line of the jaw line
pedodontist
dentist for children
permanent teeth
second set of teeth that erupt at a regular intervals starting at around six
premolar
molar in primary teeth
primary teeth
first set of teeth that erupt at regular intervals between six months and age three
pulp
connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve that fill the pulp cavity. The life source of the tooth
pulp cavity
center portion of the tooth
root
portion of the tooth that lies below the jaw line
root canal
tubular structure holding blood vessels and nerves between the pulp cavity and the jaw line
second molar
second to last tooth at the back of the mouth
secondary teeth
permanent teeth
socket
bony space in the jaw line out of which teeth erupt above the jaw line
third molar
molar furthest from the mid-line of the jaw line
Amount of Primary teeth
20
Amount of Secondary teeth
32
About this deck
By: Samir Patel
Textbook: MP Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care w/Student CD-ROMs and Audio CDs
Created: 2010-12-07
Size: 33 flashcards
Views: 4
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MP Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care w/Student CD-ROMs and Audio CDsCreated: 2010-12-07
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