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أستاذ المادة فاطمة مالك عبود الربيعي       5/18/2011 9:18:22 AM
Medical terminology         

Lecture:2                                                    Dr:-Fatima        

 
dental anatomy, the science of the structure of the teeth and the relationship of their parts. The study involves macroscopic and microscopic components

 
dentist, a person who is training to diagnose and treat abnormalities of the teeth, gums, and underlying bone, including conditions caused by disease, trauma, and heredity.

dentistry, the evaluation, diagnosis, and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical, or related procedures) of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the body;

Branch of dentistry

 1-operative dentistry

2- preventive dentistry

3- prosthetic dentistry

4- periodontic dentistry

5- orthodontic dentistry

 

Gentral dental term

Abutment a tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.

Adaptation  1. an alteration that an organ or organism undergoes to adjust to its environment. 2. a close approximation of a tissue flap, an appliance, or a restorative material to natural tissue. 3. an accurate adjustment of a band or a shell to a tooth. 4. a condition in reflex activity marked by a decline in the frequency of impulses when sensory stimuli are repeated several times

Abscess  a localized accumulation of suppuration in a confined space formed by tissue disintegration

 types of abscess, alveolar abscess, apical abscess, gingival  abscess   a superficial periodontal abscess occurring within the free gingival sulcus surrounding the tooth, frequently caused by the impaction of food.

Peri apical abscess,  an abscess involving the apical region of the root, alveolus, and surrounding bone as a result of pulpal disease.

Adams clasp, n a retention clasp to stabilize removable appliances by engaging the mesiobuccal and distobuccal surfaces of buccal teeth

abstraction teeth or other maxillary and mandibular structures that are inferior to (below) their normal position; away from the occlusal plane.

Abnormal  tooth mobility excessive movement of a tooth within its socket as a result of changes in the supporting tissues caused by injury or disease.

Abrasion  1. the abnormal wearing away of a substance or tissue by a mechanical process. 2. the pathologic wearing away of tooth structure by an external mechanical source, most commonly incorrect toothbrushing methods.

Occlusal   Adjustment  a grinding of the occluding surfaces of teeth to develop harmonious relationships between each other, their supporting structures, muscles of mastication, and temporomandibular joints

aglossia   a developmental anomaly in which a portion or all of the tongue is absent.

Agnathia  an absence of the mandible

alginate  a salt of alginic acid (e.g., sodium alginate), which, when mixed with water in accurate proportions, forms an irreversible hydrocolloid gel used for making impressions or molds of the dentition.

alloy 1. a solution composed of two metals dissolved in each other when in the liquid state. n 2. the product of the fusion of two or more metals.

alveolarbone

alveolectomy  process of removal  of alveolarbone

 

alveolitis,  the inflammation of a tooth socket

amalgam  (dental amalgam alloy), an alloy, one of the constituents of which is mercury

amalgam tattoo  a solitary discrete gray, blue, or black discoloration of tissue usually located in the gingiva, alveolar ridge, or buccal mucosa caused by small amounts of dental amalgam that became embedded under the surface. amalgamation  n the formation of an alloy by mixing mercury with another metal or other metalsis unsightly,

ameloblast  an an epithelial cell associated with the enamel organ that, during tooth development, secretes enamel matrix.

amelogenesis,   the process during which the enamel matrix is formed by ameloblasts. 

 

amelogenesis imperfecta,   a broad category of developmental disturbances in the structural formation of enamel. The disease is divided into four main types (type 1, Hypoplastic; type 2, Hypomaturation; type 3, Hypocalcified; type 4, mixed) and 15 subtypes, which range from mild to severe.

anesthesia the loss of feeling or sensation, especially loss of tactile sensibility, with or without loss of consciousness, resulting from the use of certain drugs or gases that serve as inhibitory neurotransmitters.

angle, cusp 1. the angle made by the slopes of a cusp with the plane that passes through the tip of the cusp and is perpendicular to a line bisecting the cusp; measured mesiodistally or buccolingually. Half of the included angle between the buccolingual or mesiodistal cusp inclines. n 2. the angle made by the slopes of a cusp with a perpendicular line bisecting the cusp; measured mesiodistally or buccolingually.

ankylosis, bony,  a joining of bone with tooth or bone with bone that causes total loss of movement.

Anodontia the complete failure of teeth to form; the total absence of teeth.two types of anodontia

1-partial anodontia nan obsolete term referring to hypodontia or oligodontia.

2-total anodontia, nan obsolete term referring to anodontia

 

anomaly an aberration or deviation from normal anatomic growth, development, or function.

dental anomaly an abnormality in which a tooth or teeth have deviated from normal in form, function, or position.

Anteversion  the tipping or tilting of teeth or other maxillary and mandibular structures too far forward (anterior) from the normal or generally accepted standard.

Antrum a general term for cavity or chamber that may have specific meaning in referencing certain organs or sites in the body. For example, referring to paranasal sinuses, the maxillary sinus can be referred to as a maxillary antrum.

Aphagia  the inability to swallow.

appliance  a device used to provide function or therapeutic effect. 

Aqueous  containing or relating to water.

dental arch  the composite structure of the dentition and alveolar ridge or the remains thereof after the loss of some or all of the natural teeth.

edentulous dental arch,   a dental arch from which all natural teeth are missing. Also called the residual alveolar ridge

articulation  1. a joint where the bones are joined together. See also joint. 2. the relationship of cusps of teeth during jaw movement.

Asepsis  the condition of being without infection; of being free of viable pathogenic microorganisms.

Attrition  the normal loss of tooth substance resulting from friction

 baby bottle tooth decay  a dental condition that occurs in children from 1 to 3 years of age as a result of being given a bottle at bedtime, resulting in prolonged exposure of the teeth to milk, formula, or juice with a high sugar content

bifurcation the division of a tooth s roots into two parts or branches.

bleaching the use of a chemical oxidizing agent to lighten tooth discolorations. Preferred term is whitening

bruxism  the involuntary gnashing, grinding, or clenching of teeth. It is usually an unconscious activity, whether the individual is awake or asleep; often associated with fatigue, anxiety, emotional stress, or fear, and frequently triggered by occlusal irregularities, usually resulting in abnormal wear patterns on the teeth, periodontal breakdown, and joint or neuromuscular problems.

Bur  a rotary cutting instrument of steel or tungsten carbide, supplied with cutting heads of various shapes.

Burnishing  a process related to polishing and abrading; the metal is moved by mechanically distorting the normal space lattice. Commonly accomplished during the

calculus (dental)    a hard deposit on the exposed surfaces of the teeth and any oral prosthesis within the oral cavity. It is composed of calcium phosphate.

canal,  the portion of the root that contains the pulp tissue and is surrounded by dentin.

Caries dental Decay

 the decay of a tooth.   term is cavity

cemental caries (root surface), n the decay of the cementum that occurs as a result of gingival recession and exposure of the root surface. See also caries, cervical

enamel caries the decay that occurs in the enamel of a tooth because of a fissure or the collection of bacterial plaque. It appears first as white spots, which later darken to brown.

Cariogenic  contributing to the advancement of caries. Often used in the context of describing sugary foods.

Cariogenesis  the process during which cavities develop in teeth

Cellulites  a diffuse inflammatory process that spreads along facial spaces

cement, n a material that produces a mechanical interlocking effect on hardening.planes and through tissue spaces without gross suppuration.

Cementoblast  the cell that forms the organic matrix of cementum. Derived from the inner aspect of the dental sac during the initial formation of cementum or from the mesenchymal cell of the periodontal membrane after completion of primary cementogenesis. The cementoblast, trapped within cellular cementum, becomes a cementocyte

Cementogenesis  the formation of cementum, the calcified connective tissue that covers the roots of teeth, from the epithelial root sheath.

Cementum  a specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth, giving attachment to the periodontal ligament

Centric objectionable as a noun) describing jaw and tooth relationships. See also position, centric; relation, centric; occlusion, centric.

handpiece, straight, a handpiece whose axis is in line with the rotary instrument

Cementation  attachment of an appliance or a restoration to natural teeth or attachment of parts by means of a cement

 

clasp, bar, n a clasp with arms that are bar-type extensions from major connectors or from within the denture base; the arms pass adjacent to the soft tissues and approach the point of contact on the tooth in a cervicoocclusal direction.

Decalcification nan older term for the loss or removal of calcium salts from calcified tissues. Newer term is demineralization

deciduous that which will be shed (exfoliated). Older term pertaining specifically to the first dentition. Preferred term is primary.

dental cooperative, n a dental facility organized to provide dental services for the benefit of subscribers and not for profit. There is no discrimination as to who may subscribe, and each subscriber has equal rights and voice in the control of the cooperative. The operation of the cooperative usually rests with a lay board of directors elected by subscribers

dental neglect, n the purposeful denial of the minimum amount of oral healthcare or maintenance required to sustain functioning periodontium and teeths. The caretaker may exhibit a disregard for the patient s health, and may focus primarily on pain relief for the patient. It is considered a warning sign of possible child or elder abuse.

dental pathology, n that branch of dentistry that deals with all aspects of dental disease

dental public health, n may also be called public health dentistry. The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis( community dentistry. )

denticle pulp nodule, pulpstone), a calcified body found in the pulp chamber of a tooth;

dentate having teeth

dentifrice  tooth past to clean and polish the teeth. Contains a mild abrasive, a detergent,&a flavoring agent

dentin portion of the tooth that lies subjacent to the enamel and cementum.

Dentition  the natural teeth in position in the dental arches types of dentition

1-. deciduous dentition as, primary dentition

2- mixed dentitionthe teeth in the jaws after the eruption of some of the permanent teeth but before all the primary teeth are exfoliated. This period usually begins with the eruption of the first permanent molars and ends with the exfoliation of the last primary tooth. Also called the transitional dentition. See also ugly duckling stage

3-permanent dentition, (secondary dentition, permanent teeth) the 32 teeth of adulthood that either replace or are added to with the shedding (exfoliation) of the primary teeth.

4-artificial dentition  the artificial substitutes for the natural dentition. as denture

 

denture an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth and adjacent tissues

dentogenesis  formation of the connective tissue, dentin, from odontoblasts during the development of the tooth.

dentulous having the natural teeth present in the oral cavity. Opposite term: edentulous

 root canal filling,  material placed in the root canal system to seal the space previously occupied by the dental pulp.

filling, treatment a temporary filling, usually of a sedative nature, used to allay sensitive dentin before the final restoration of the cavity.

gingivitis, hemorrhagic the gingivitis characterized by profuse bleeding, especially that associated with ascorbic

 

occlusion, 1. the act of closure or state of being closed.n 2. a contact between the incising or masticating surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth

mouthwash, a mouth rinse possessing cleansing, germicidal, or palliative properties. Only some are approved by the ADA for treatment of gingivitis.

 

polishing the process of making a surface smooth and glossy or giving luster to a surface, usually by friction.

restorative materials materials used to reconstruct the hard tissues of teeth lost through trauma or disease.

 

  Types of restoration material

Temporary restoration an artificial prosthesis used for a limited period to provide protective function and esthetics until a definitive prosthesis can be fixed into place

Porcelain restoration    an indirect restoration made from a ceramic material that is cast in a laboratory prior to insertion in the oral cavity and finished during placement.

 

Xerostomia  dryness of the oral cavity resulting from functional or organic disturbances of the salivary glands and lack of the normal secretion, primarily caused by prescribed medications. Dryness, loss of basic environment, and resultant overgrowth of oral microorganisms frequently lead to rampant caries(hyposalivation)

ulceration,   the process of forming an ulcer or of becoming ulcerous.


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