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MDA Ch. 10
Modern Dental Assisting, Bird, 10th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ala (AY-lah) | Winglike tip of the outer side of each nostril; plural, alae. |
| Angle of the mandible | The lower posterior of the ramus. |
| Angular cheilosis | Inflammation at the corners of the mouth that may be caused by nutritional deficiency of the B complex vitamins, but most commonly is a fungal condition. |
| Anterior faucial pillar | Anterior arch of the soft palate. |
| Anterior naris (NAY-ris) | The nostril; plural, nares. |
| Buccal vestibule | Area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar ridge. |
| Canthus (KAN-thus) | Fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids. |