Anatomical Landmarks in Dentistry

Dental Anatomy

• The alveolar process is a thickened ridge of jawbone that contains the sockets of the teeth.
• The fibrous attachment of the tooth cementum to the alveolar bone is called the periodontal ligament.
• The surface of posterior teeth towards the cheeks is called the buccal surface.

Tooth Structure

• Crowns of anterior teeth have four or five surfaces.

Anatomy Terms

• The term 'lingual/palatal' refers to the surface of teeth or any other oral structure towards the tongue or palate.

Chemistry

• Biochemistry is the branch of chemistry that focuses on the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
• The purpose of catabolism in metabolism is to break down molecules to obtain energy.
• Anabolism is the type of chemical reaction that involves the synthesis of all compounds needed by the living system.
• A mixture consists of two or more different substances that are physically combined.
• Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
• Catabolism is the type of chemical reaction that involves the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy.
• Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
• A mixture is a material made up of two or more different substances that are physically combined.
• Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
• Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds.