Dental Terminology & Specialties Lecture PDF

Dental terminology ( Anatomy of the oral cavity ) DR MOHAMED RIAD LECTURER ENDODONTICS FACULTY OF DENTISTRY BADR UNIVERSITY IN ASSIUT  Nine clinical specialties in the field of dentistry Oral Medicine & Fixed Prosthodontics Periodont...

Dental terminology ( Anatomy of the oral cavity ) DR MOHAMED RIAD LECTURER ENDODONTICS FACULTY OF DENTISTRY BADR UNIVERSITY IN ASSIUT  Nine clinical specialties in the field of dentistry Oral Medicine & Fixed Prosthodontics Periodontology Orthodontics Removable Prosthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Conservative Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Endodontics Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology  Nine clinical specialties in the field of dentistry Oral Medicine & Fixed Prosthodontics Periodontology Orthodontics Removable Prosthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Conservative Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Endodontics Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology  Fixed Prosthodontics It is the branch of dentistry dealing with replacing missing teeth or restoration of badly broken-down teeth using a fixed prosthesis  Fixed Prosthodontics Crown: A fixed restoration that covers the entire tooth and restores it to its original shape. Crown Abutment  Fixed Prosthodontics Bridge: A fixed prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or attached to the abutment teeth. Pontic Crown Abutment  Abutment: Prepared tooth designed to receive the crown. Pontic: An artificial tooth used in a bridge to Fixed replace a missing tooth. Prosthodontics  Fixed Prosthodontics Crown Abutment Crown Pontic Abutment  Nine clinical specialties in the field of dentistry Oral Medicine & Fixed Prosthodontics Periodontology Orthodontics Removable Prosthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Conservative Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Endodontics Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Orthodontics It is a specialty that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and Malocclusion.  Orthodontics Fixed orthodontic appliances like braces and wires. They aren't normally taken off until treatment is complete. Braces Wires  Orthodontics Removable orthodontic appliances: They are not fixed to the teeth and can be removed. They help in the alignment of teeth and the correction of bite patterns.  Nine clinical specialties in the field of dentistry Oral Medicine & Fixed Prosthodontics Periodontology Orthodontics Removable Prosthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Conservative Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Endodontics Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.  Pediatric Dentistry Amalgam restoration: an alloy of mercury with one or more metals used to fill cavities and restore extensively broken-down teeth. Composite restoration: a tooth-colored restoration used to restore decayed/carious teeth. Pediatric Dentistry Pulpotomy: The removal of the coronal portion of the tooth’s pulp. Pediatric Dentistry Pulpectomy: is a complete removal of pulp from the crown and roots.  Pediatric Dentistry Stainless steel crown: A pre-made metal crown, shaped like a tooth, that is used to temporarily cover a seriously decayed or broken-down tooth in children. Thanks