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23 Cards in this Set
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Alveolar process
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An arch that contains the alveoli sockets of the teeth
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Gingivae
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(gums)Cover alveolar process of the mandible and maxillae and extend slightly into each socket
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Periodontal ligament
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Periosteum lining the alveoli for teeth in the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae
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Crown
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Visible portion of the tooth above the level of the gums
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Neck
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Constricted junctin of crown and root near the gum line
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Root
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Inferior to neck, embedded in each socket
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Enamel
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Calcium phosphate and carbonate; 95% calcium salts
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Dentin
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Esp. calcified conn. tissue
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Pulp cavity
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w/in the dentin; cavity w/in the crown+neck of the tooth, filled with pulp
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Pulp
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Conn. tissue containing blood vessels, nerves, and lyphatic vessels
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Root canals
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Narrow extensions of pulp cavity lying w/in root of tooth
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Apical foramen
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Cementum
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Attaches to periodontal ligament
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Deciduous teeth
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Primary teeth, milk teeth, baby teeth
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Charateristics of Deciduous dentition
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Erupt at 6 mos.
One pair appear each month 20 count |
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Primary dentition includes;
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Incisors (central& lateral)
Cuspids (canines) 1st and 2nd molars |
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Primary dentition lost at what age?
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6-12 years; replaced by permanent dentition
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Characteristics of permanent dentition
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Appear at age 6 to adulthood; replace deciduous dentition
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Permanent dentition includes;
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Incisors
Cuspids 1st & 2nd pre molars (bicuspids) 1st,2nd,3rd molars |
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Do molars replace deciduous dentition?
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No!
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Mastication
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To chew
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Bolus
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The food mass that is formed by chewing, mixing, and pressed together with the tongue
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Deglutition
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To swallow- this pushes food to the stomach
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