Class 1 - Dental Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the role of an Endodontist?

Children specialist

Gum disease specialist

Root canal specialist (correct)

Corrects disease through surgery

What does a Periodontist specialize in?

Orthodontics

Gum disease (correct)

Root canals

Surgery

Which specialist corrects disease, injury, or defects by surgery?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (correct)

Prosthodontist

Pedodontist

Endodontist

What does a Prosthodontist specialize in?

Prosthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Pedodontist?

Children's dentistry Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandible?

Lower jaw holds teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does the maxilla refer to?

Upper jaw holds teeth Signup and view all the answers

What are condyles?

The round prominence at the end of the TMJ allowing the mandible to open and close Signup and view all the answers

What is the mental foramen?

One of the two holes located on the front surface of the mandible that permits passage of the mental nerve and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the ramus of the mandible?

A part of the mandible that turns towards the skull vertically Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporomandibular joint?

The joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anterior' mean?

Toward the front Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posterior' indicate?

Toward the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'medial' signify?

Toward or near the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lateral' mean?

Toward the outer left or right part of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the labial frenulum?

The band of tissue on the inside of the lips that attaches in the center on both the maxillary and mandibular arch Signup and view all the answers

What is the lingual frenulum?

The thin fold of skin that extends from the floor of the mouth underneath the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is the hard palate?

(Roof of the mouth) the gingiva underlying the roof of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does the soft palate refer to?

The skin posterior to the hard palate that moves freely Signup and view all the answers

What is the uvula?

The pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate Signup and view all the answers

What is a tonsil?

A mass of lymphatic tissue located on each side of the throat Signup and view all the answers

What is the buccal vestibule?

The area between the cheek and teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the submandibular gland?

Gland under the tongue that secretes saliva Signup and view all the answers

What is the apex in dental terms?

The tapered end of each root tip where the nerve exits the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is bone in dental anatomy?

Hard tissue that teeth reside in Signup and view all the answers

What is cementum?

Outer layer covering of the anatomical root of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What does the crown of a tooth refer to?

The part of the tooth that protrudes through the gingiva Signup and view all the answers

What is dentin?

Hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dental Specialties

Endodontist: Specializes in root canal treatments.
Periodontist: Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Performs surgeries to correct diseases, injuries, or defects in the mouth and jaw.
Prosthodontist: Expert in designing and fitting dental prosthetics.
Pedodontist: Dedicated to dental care for children.

Oral Anatomy

Mandible: The lower jaw that holds the teeth.
Maxilla: The upper jaw that supports the teeth.
Condyles: Part of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) facilitating mandible movement.
Mental foramen: Openings in the mandible that allow passage of nerve and blood vessels, located between the 1st and 2nd premolars.
Ramus: Vertical part of the mandible contributing to TMJ rotation.

Joint and Movement

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Enables the movement of the mandible; dysfunction can cause pain and popping sounds.

Anatomical Directions

Anterior: Refers to the front part of the body.
Posterior: Pertains to the back part of the body.
Medial: Indicates a position closer to the midline of the body.
Lateral: Refers to a position away from the midline, towards the sides.

Oral Structures

Labial Frenulum: Tissue band attaching the inside of the lips to the maxilla and mandible.
Lingual Frenulum: Tissue fold under the tongue connecting to the floor of the mouth.
Hard Palate: The bony roof of the mouth supporting the gingiva.
Soft Palate: The flexible posterior section of the palate, softer than the hard palate.
Uvula: Pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate.
Tonsils: Lymphatic tissue masses located on each side of the throat.

Oral Cavities and Glands

Buccal Vestibule: Gap between the cheek and teeth.
Submandibular Gland: Salivary gland located beneath the tongue, secreting saliva.

Dental Anatomy

Apex: The pointed end of the tooth root where nerves exit.
Bone: Hard tissue providing support for teeth.
Cementum: The outer layer covering the tooth's anatomical root.
Crown: The visible part of the tooth above the gum line.
Dentin: The hard tissue surrounding the tooth's pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root.

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Explore essential dental terminology with this quiz designed for first-class students. Each flashcard provides a key term and its definition, covering various dental specialties. Perfect for mastering the basics of dental care and specialization.