Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Modern Dental Assisting, Bird, 10th Edition

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Term
Definition
Cementoblasts (se-MEN-toe-blasts)   Cells that form cementum.  
🗑
Cementoclasts (se-MEN-toe-klasts)   Cells that resorb cementum.  
🗑
Cementum   Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of the tooth.  
🗑
Clinical crown   That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity.  
🗑
Conception   Union of the male sperm and the female ovum.  
🗑
Coronal pulp   Part that lies within the crown portion of the tooth.  
🗑
Cortical plate   Dense outer covering of spongy bone that makes up the central part of the alveolar process.  
🗑
Dental lamina   Thickened band of oral epithelium that follows the curve of each developing arch.  
🗑
Dental papilla   Gingivae between the teeth.  
🗑
Dental sac   Connective tissue that envelops the developing tooth.  
🗑
Dentin   Hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root.  
🗑
Dentinal fiber   Fibers found in dentinal tubules.  
🗑
Dentinal tubules   Microscopic canals found in dentin.  
🗑
Deposition   The process by which the body adds new bone.  
🗑
Embryo   An organism in the earliest stages of development.  
🗑
Embryology (em-bree-OL-uh-jee)   The study of prenatal development.  
🗑
Embryonic (em-bree-ON-ik)period   Stage of human development that occurs from the beginning of the second week to the end of the eighth week.  
🗑
Enamel lamellae   Thin, leaflike structures that extend from the enamel surface toward the detinoenamel junction and consist of organic material with little mineral content.  
🗑
Enamel organ   Part of a developing tooth destined to produce enamel.  
🗑
Enamel spindles   The ends of odontoblasts (dentin-forming cells) that extend across the detinoenamel junction a short distance into the enamel.  
🗑
Enamel tufts   The hypocalcified or uncalcified ends of groups of enamel prisms that start at the dentinoenamel junction that may extend to the inner third of the enamel.  
🗑
Exfoliation (eks-foe-lee-AY-shun)   The normal process of shedding the primary teeth.  
🗑
Fetal period   Stage of human development that starts at the beginning of the ninth week and ends at birth.  
🗑
Fibroblast   Type of cell in connective tissue responsible for the formation of the intercellular substance of pulp.  
🗑
Gestation (jes-Tay-shun)   Stage of the human development that starts at fertilization and ends at birth.  
🗑
Histology (his-TOL-uh-jee)   The study of the structure and function of body tissues on a microscopic level.  
🗑
Hunter-Schreger bands   Alternating light and dark bands in the enamel that are produced when enamel prisms intertwine or change direction.  
🗑
Hydroxyapatite   Mineral compound that is the principal inorganic component of bone and teeth.  
🗑
Hyoid arch   The second branchial arch, which forms the styloid process, stapes of the ear, stylohyoid ligament, and part of the hyoid bone.  
🗑
Lamina dura   Thin, compact bone that lines the alveolar socket; also known as the cribriform plate.  
🗑
Lining mucosa   Mucous membrane that covers the inside of the cheeks, vestibule, lips, soft palate, and underside of the tongue and acts as a cushion for underlying structures.  
🗑
Mandibular (man-DIB-yoo-lur) arch   The lower jaw.  
🗑
Masticatory (MAS-ti-kuh-tor-ee) mucosa   Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum of the tongue, and gingiva.  
🗑
Meiosis (mye-OE-sis)   Reproductive cell production that ensures the correct number of chromosomes.  
🗑
Modeling   Bone changes that involve deposition and resorption of bone and occur along articulations as they increases in size and shape to keep up with the growth of surrounding tissues; also known as displacement.  
🗑
Odontoblasts (o-DON-to-blasts)   Cells that form dentin.  
🗑
Odontogenisis (o-don-toJEN-eh-sis)   Formation of new teeth.  
🗑
Osteoblasts (OS-tee-oe-blasts)   Cells that form bone.  
🗑
Osteoclasts (OS-tee-oe-klasts)   Cells that resorb bone.  
🗑
Periodontium (per-ee-oe-DON-shee-um)   Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.  
🗑
Preimplantation period   Stage of development that occurs during the first week after fertilization.  
🗑
Prenatal (pree-NAY-tul) development   Stage of human development that starts at pregnancy and ends at birth.  
🗑
Primary cementum   Cementum that covers the root of the tooth and is formed outward from the cementodentinal junction for the full length of the root.  
🗑
Primary dentin   Dentin that forms before eruption and that makes up the bulk of the tooth.  
🗑
Primary palate   The shelf that separates the oral and nasal cavities.  
🗑
Prism   A calcified column or rod.  
🗑
Pulp chamber   The space occupied by pulp.  
🗑
Radicular pulp   The other portion of pulp known as root pulp.  
🗑
Remodeling   Growth and change in shape of existing bone that involves deposition and resorption of bone.  
🗑
Resorption (ree-SORP-shun)   The body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure.  
🗑
Secondary cementum   Cementum that is formed on the apical half of the root; also known as cellular cementum.  
🗑
Secondary dentin   Dentin that forms after eruption and continues at very slow rate throughout the life of the tooth.  
🗑
Secondary palate   The final palate formed during embryonic development.  
🗑
Specialized mucosa   Mucous membrane on the tongue in the form of lingual papillae, which are structures associated with sensations of taste.  
🗑
Stomodeum   The primitive mouth.  
🗑
Stratified squamous (SKWA-mus) epithelium   Layers of flat, formed epithelium.  
🗑
Striae of Retzius   Incremental rings that represent variations in deposition of the enamel matrix during tooth formation.  
🗑
Succedaneous (suk-se-DAY-ne-us) teeth   Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth.  
🗑
Tertiary dentin   Dentin that forms in response to irritation and appears as a localized deposit on the wall of the pulp chamber; also known as reparative dentin.  
🗑
Tooth buds   Enlargements produced by the formation of dental lamina.  
🗑
Zygote   Fertilized egg.  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: mortiz09
Popular Dentistry sets