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What is dental terminology primarily concerned with?
What is dental terminology primarily concerned with?
- The historical background of oral diseases
- Global health standards for dental practices
- Describing nutritional patterns related to oral health
- A specialized vocabulary in dental science (correct)
Which of the following terms is an example of a homonym in dentistry?
Which of the following terms is an example of a homonym in dentistry?
- Facial: front surface of incisor tooth vs. facial: pertaining to gum tissue
- Auxiliary: helping subsidiary vs. auxiliary: relating to tooth alignment
- Dye: coloring material vs. dye: used in root canals
- Suture: line where two bones unite vs. suture: closing wound (correct)
Why must abbreviations used in dental terminology be employed with caution?
Why must abbreviations used in dental terminology be employed with caution?
- They can have different meanings in various contexts (correct)
- They are often verbose and unclear
- Their meanings are documented in dental textbooks
- They are universally understood and standardized
What are eponyms in dental terminology?
What are eponyms in dental terminology?
Which of the following best defines the term 'auxiliary' in dental terminology?
Which of the following best defines the term 'auxiliary' in dental terminology?
Which type of dental terminology involves words that can alter meaning based on their context?
Which type of dental terminology involves words that can alter meaning based on their context?
What does the term ‘facial’ denote in dentistry?
What does the term ‘facial’ denote in dentistry?
What factor is emphasized about the structure of dental terminology?
What factor is emphasized about the structure of dental terminology?
What does the prefix 'Hemi' signify in dental terminology?
What does the prefix 'Hemi' signify in dental terminology?
Which prefix indicates a size that is larger than normal?
Which prefix indicates a size that is larger than normal?
What is the role of a root in dental terminology?
What is the role of a root in dental terminology?
What does the suffix in a dental term usually indicate?
What does the suffix in a dental term usually indicate?
Which of the following is a combination of prefixes that indicates a condition related to being overly full?
Which of the following is a combination of prefixes that indicates a condition related to being overly full?
What does the prefix 'Infra' mean in dental terminology?
What does the prefix 'Infra' mean in dental terminology?
Which prefix is used to describe a condition that is fast?
Which prefix is used to describe a condition that is fast?
What is the function of a combining vowel in dental terminology?
What is the function of a combining vowel in dental terminology?
Study Notes
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- Dental terminology is the study of words and terms used in dentistry.
- Dental terminology helps professionals communicate effectively and ensures accurate patient record keeping.
- Prefixes modify the meaning of a word by indicating quantity, color, size, condition, or location.
- Quantity prefixes:
bi(two),tri(three),hemi(half),mono(one),poly(many) - Color prefixes:
albus(white),chlor- /o(green),erythr- /o(red),melan- /o(black) - Size prefixes:
hyper(over/excess),hypo(under/below),macro(large),micro(small/minute),pan(all/around),ultra(extreme) - Condition or Location prefixes:
ecto(outside),endo-(within),ortho(straight),ex/o-(out),infra(below),pre(before),retro(behind),anti(opposite to),mal(bad),a, an(without),un(non/not),brad(low),tachy(fast),neo(new),contra(against),in(not),intra(inside),extra(outside)
- Quantity prefixes:
- Roots provide the basic foundation of a word.
- Dental terms can have multiple roots connected by a combining vowel, usually ‘o’.
- Examples: temporal bone, frontal bone, nasal cavity, maxilla, premaxilla, mandible, molar
- Suffixes describe or qualify the meaning of a word.
- A combining vowel (‘o’) is not used if the suffix starts with a vowel.
- Example: temporal
bone(bone is a suffix).
- Acronyms are abbreviations representing combinations of word parts or initials.
- Example: Imp (impression)
- Homonyms are words with similar sounds and spellings but different meanings.
- Example:
Die(tooth pattern) andDye(coloring material).
- Example:
- Eponyms are dental terms that refer to the person who developed the procedure, discovered the anatomical area, designed the instrument, named the disease, etc.
- Examples: Sharpey’s Fibers, Bass technique, Black’s classification.
Tooth Tissues and Surfaces
- Tooth tissues are the structural components of teeth.
- Tooth surfaces describe the different faces of a tooth.
- Dental branches are specialized areas within dentistry, specializing in specific aspects of oral health.
- Dental specialties are advanced areas of expertise within the field of dentistry, addressing specific types of dental care.
Dental disease terms
- Dental disease terms are used to describe common oral health conditions.
- Tooth numbering systems provide standardized methods for identifying individual teeth.
- Instruments used in dentistry facilitate various procedures and treatments.
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Test your knowledge of dental terminology, focusing on prefixes that modify meanings in dentistry. This quiz will help you understand the importance of precise communication in patient care through the use of specific terms. Learn how quantity, color, size, and condition/location prefixes contribute to effective dental practice.
