Def Chap 10,11,12,17 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
frenum | narrow band of tissue that connects 2 structures |
vestibule | area between the teeth and the inner lining of the lips and cheek |
functional occlusion | contact of the teeth during biting and chewing |
quadrant | one quarter of the dentition |
curve of Spee | curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion |
labial surface | facial surface closest to the lips |
mesial surface | surface of tooth toward the midline |
bifurcation | area where two roots divide |
central groove | most prominent developmental groove on the posterior teeth |
cusp of Carabelli | 5th cusp on the maxillary first molar |
trifurcation | area in which 3 roots divide |
chronic inflammation | continuous injury or irritation to tissue |
glottis | inflammation of the tongue |
dentition | natural teeth on the dental arch |
abscess | localized area of pus originating from an infection |
mamelon | rounded enamel extension on the incisal ridges of incisors |
acute inflammation | minimal and short lasting injury to tiissue |
pathology | study of disease |
tori | abnormal growths of bone in a specific area |
xerostomia | dry mouth |
incisal edge | the cutting surface of anterior teeth |
diastema | space between 2 teeth |
congenital disorders | disorders present at birth |
diciduous | primary teeth |
sextant | one sixth of the dentition |
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