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Den 125
Chapter 1.2.3.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alveolar | bone growth or border of the maxilla and the mandible, makes up and forms tooth sockets |
| Condyloid | posterior growth on the ramus of the mandible, articulates with the temporal bone and the TMJ |
| Coronoid | anterior growth on the ramus of the mandible that serves as an attachment position for the temporalis muscle |
| Infraorbital | a growth process from the zygomatic bone |
| Mastoid | growth on the temporal bone behind the ear that is used for muscle attachment |
| Pterygoid Hamulus | a hook like end that serves as a site for muscle attachment |
| Styloid | small pointed growth from the lower boarder of the temporal bone, serves as a bone position for attachment for some tongue muscles |
| Foramina of the Cranium | where injections of anesthesia are placed |
| Lining Mucosa | mucus membranes that line the inner surface of the lips and cheeks |
| Maxillary Sinus | also known as the ATRIUM OF HIGHMORE |
| Frontal | the projection of the maxilla meeting with the frontal bone to form the eye orbit |
| Incisive Foramen | opening in the maxilla behind the central incisors on the midline |
| Filiform Papillae | the smallest hair like papillae on the dorsal side of the tongue. DOES NOT SENSE TASTE |
| Eruption | moves toward the oral cavity and enters through the tissue |
| Attrition | surfaces wear away |
| Apposition | mineral salts and organic matter are set in place |
| Histordifferentiation | branch into different tissues |
| Morphodifferentiation | change into other shapes |
| Initiation | development of the dental lamina |
| Proliferation | small buds appear until all deciduous teeth are apparent |
| Calcification | tooth tissues harden and set |
| Morphology | the study of tooth formation and shape |
| Posterior Teeth | Premolars and molars |
| Facial | surface of all teeth toward the cheeks and lips |
| Buccal | posterior tooth surface toward the cheeks |
| Labial | anterior tooth surface toward the lips |
| Lingual | the surface of all the teeth toward the tongue |
| Mesial | the surface of the tooth closest to the midline |
| Distal | the surface o the tooth furthest from the midline |
| Incisal | cutting edge of the anterior teeth |
| Occlusal | grinding or chewing surface of all posterior teeth |
| Apical | tip of the root |
| Clinical Crown | visible in the oral cavity |
| Pterygoid | growth of the sphenoid bone extending downward from the bone |
| Hyper | over/excess |
| Hypo | under/below |
| Macro | large |
| Micro | small/minute |
| Pan | panoramic/ all around |
| Ultra | extreme/beyond |
| Algia | pain |
| Ate, Ize | use/action |
| Cyte | cell |
| Ectomy | surgical removal |
| Ology | study of |
| Opsy | view |
| Phobia | dread/fear |
| Plasty | surgical repair |
| Rrhea | discharge |
| Scope | instrument |
| Tomy | incision |
| Trophy | development |
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