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Dental Assisting Terminology

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1.

Section of pulp located in the crown of the tooth

CervixDental ArchesPulp ChamberDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

2.

The teeth as they are arranged in the upper and lower jaws

CervixDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp Chamber

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Diagram of inside and outside of the toothCervixDental ArchesPulp Chamber

4.

Neck of the tooth

Pulp ChamberDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the toothCervix

5.

Away from the midline

Dental ArchesDistalDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp Chamber

6.

inflammation of the gums

Pulp ChamberGingivitisDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

7.

Referring to the area below the gingiva.

Pulp ChamberDiagram of inside and outside of the toothSubgingivalDental Arches

8.

the failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus

Dental ArchesCleft palateDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp Chamber

9.

the upper portion of the mandible and the lower portion of the maxilla that contain sockets for the roots of the teeth

Pulp ChamberDental ArchesAlveolar Ridge(process)Diagram of inside and outside of the tooth

10.

the flexible posterior portion of the palate

Diagram of inside and outside of the toothSoft PalatePulp ChamberDental Arches

11.

Teeth between the canines that are used for cutting.

Dental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp ChamberIncisors

12.

consists of 32 teeth that are designed to last a lifetime

Pulp ChamberDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPermanent Dentition

13.

hangs from the free edge of the soft palate

Diagram of inside and outside of the toothDental ArchesUvulaPulp Chamber

14.

material covering the tooth root

CementumDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp ChamberDental Arches

15.

Specialty of dentistry designed to prevent, intercept, and correct skeletal and dental problems.

Dental ArchesPulp ChamberOrthodonticsDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

16.

Localized collection of pus resulting from pupal death

Pulp ChamberPeriapical AbscessDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

17.

Refers to the natural teeth in their normal position in the mouth.

Pulp ChamberDiagram of inside and outside of the toothDentitionDental Arches

18.

Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth

Diagram of inside and outside of the toothPulpectomyPulp ChamberDental Arches

19.

Covered with cementum. They help to hold the tooth in its boney socket.

RootDental ArchesDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp Chamber

20.

soft tissue that is firmly bound to the underlying alveolar bone

Pulp ChamberDiagram of inside and outside of the toothDental ArchesAttached Gingiva

21.

A localized area of pus located in any of the periodontal tissues.

Diagram of inside and outside of the toothPeriodontal AbscessDental ArchesPulp Chamber

22. The lower jaw 41.Maxillary Arch The upper jaw

Mandibular ArchDiagram of inside and outside of the toothPulp ChamberDental Arches

23.

consists of teeth that are normally lost during childhood and are replaced by the permanent teeth

Diagram of inside and outside of the toothPrimary DentitionPulp ChamberDental Arches

24.

Surface of the incisors and canines that face towards the lips

Dental ArchesPulp ChamberLabial SurfaceDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

25.

Specialty for children's dentistry

Dental ArchesPedodonticsPulp ChamberDiagram of inside and outside of the tooth

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