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17 Cards in this Set
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each tooth has 3 parts
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crown
root pulp cavity |
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crown
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is the exposed part of the tooth; covered by a hard substance called enamel; the ivory colored part of the crown below the enamel is the dentin
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root
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embedded in the jaw and covered by a bony tissue called cementum
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pulp cavity
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center of the tooth contains the blood vessels and nerves
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developmental variations
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teeth usu appears 5-8 mos
2 yrs old - all 20 temp teeth 6 - 7 yrs old - starts falling; 33 permanent teeth 25 - all permanent teeth |
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inflammation of the oral mucosa
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stomatitis
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inflammation of the tongue
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glossitis
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accumulation of the foul matter on the teeth and on the lips
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sordes
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cracking of lips
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cheilosis
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inflammation of the gums
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gingivitis
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gums appear spongy and bleeding
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periodontal disease aka pyorrhea
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teeth have darkened areas may be painful
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dental carries
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inflammation of the parotid salivary glands
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parotitis
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excessive dryness of the buccal mucosa
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reddened or excoriated mucosa
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is a visible, hard deposit of plaque and dead bacteria that forms at the gum lines
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tartar
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is in invisible soft film that adheres to the enamel surface of teeth; it consists of bacteria, molecules of saliva, and remnants of epithelial cells and leukocytes
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plaque
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