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    This document provides an overview of key terms and concepts in dental practice. It begins by outlining the objectives of understanding parts of the body treated in dentistry, related terminology, and common agents. The main sections describe the profession of dentistry, oral cavity structures like teeth and gums, tooth types and parts, dental specialists and common treatments like fillings, bridges and braces. It concludes by discussing local anesthetics and analgesics commonly used in dental procedures.

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    This document provides an overview of key terms and concepts in dental practice. It begins by outlining the objectives of understanding parts of the body treated in dentistry, related terminology, and common agents. The main sections describe the profession of dentistry, oral cavity structures like teeth and gums, tooth types and parts, dental specialists and common treatments like fillings, bridges and braces. It concludes by discussing local anesthetics and analgesics commonly used in dental procedures.

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    Termsin Dental

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    This document provides an overview of key terms and concepts in dental practice. It begins by outlining the objectives of understanding parts of the body treated in dentistry, related terminology, and common agents. The main sections describe the profession of dentistry, oral cavity structures like teeth and gums, tooth types and parts, dental specialists and common treatments like fillings, bridges and braces. It concludes by discussing local anesthetics and analgesics commonly used in dental procedures.

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    Terms in Dental Practice

    After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Name the parts of the body treated in dentistry Describe the function of each body part treated in dentistry Define combining forms used in building words that relate to dental practice Identify the meaning of related abbreviations

    Objectives

    Name the common diagnostic, pathological, and treatment terms related to dental practice
    Recognize common pharmacological agents used in dental practice

    Dentistry

    Dentistry

    The profession that studies, diagnoses, and treats the teeth, gums and any other part of the oral cavity and facial structure that interacts with the teeth and gums.

    Includes:
    prevention diagnosis

    The Dental Team


    Dentist Dental hygienists

    treatment
    surgery -reconstructive -cosmetic

    Dental technicians or assistants

    Oral Cavity

    Oral Cavity
    Gums

    Part of the digestive system


    The teeth and gums help with: chewing food speech general appearance

    also called gingivae


    dense fibrous tissue that forms a protective covering around the sockets of the teeth

    Teeth

    Teeth
    Secondary teeth (permanent teeth) begin to erupt at age 6

    Primary teeth (deciduous teeth) erupt at about 6 months old


    Deciduous teeth equals 20 and are usually in place by age 4 years

    By the mid-twenties, usually all 32 permanent teeth have developed NOTE: Permanent teeth are not replaced by the body if they are lost.
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    Parts of a Tooth Crown

    Parts of a Tooth
    Root
    -part below the jaw line -held in place by cementum -root canals carry the blood vessels and nerves from the bottom of the jaw into the pulp cavity

    -part projecting above the jaw line -consists of an outer layer (enamel) and inner layer (dentin)

    Pulp Cavity
    -central portion of the tooth -contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves
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    Structure of a Tooth
    Enamel Dentin Pulp cavity

    Structure of a Tooth
    Crown

    Root

    Root canal Periodontal ligament Cementum


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    Types of Primary Teeth Incisors

    Central incisor Types of Primary Teeth incisor Lateral Cuspid

    -cutting teeth located on either side of the center line of the jaw -central incisors are on either side of the center line -lateral incisors are located next to the cuspids

    Center line

    Cuspids

    -also known as canines or eyeteeth


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    Types of Primary Teeth (contd)

    Types of Primary TeethSecondary Types of Part 2


    Teeth
    Permanent teeth include: -incisors -cuspids -molars -bicuspids

    Molars

    -the first molar sits next to the cuspid -the second molar is located at the back of the childs jaw

    Bicuspids

    -located next to each cuspid -present only as permanent teeth

    Note: There are three molars present with permanent teeth. The third molar is often called the wisdom tooth.

    Permanent Teeth

    Permanent Teeth

    Incisors Cuspid (canine) Bicuspids (premolars)


    Molars

    Molars Bicuspids (premolars) Cuspid (canine) 10 Incisors

    Outer Surfaces of Teeth Labial Surface

    Outer Surfaces of Teeth


    Labial surface Distal surface Occlusal surface Buccal surface

    Medial line

    -parts of the teeth that meet when the mouth is closed Mesial surface

    Buccal Surface
    -sides of teeth nearest the cheek

    Lingual surface

    Lingual Surface Mesial Surface

    -inside surface nearest the tongue

    Distal Surface
    -short side of tooth farthest from the median of the jaw line
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    -short side of the tooth nearest the median of the jaw line

    Combining Form

    Combining Forms & Abbreviations (dent)


    Meaning tooth

    dent(o), denti
    gingiv(o)

    gum
    tooth

    odont(o)

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    DDS def DEF dmf

    Combining Forms & Meaning Abbreviation Abbreviations (DDS)


    doctor of dental surgery decayed, extracted, or filled (primary teeth) decayed, extracted, or filled (permanent teeth) decayed, missing, or filled (primary teeth) decayed, missing, or filled (permanent teeth) registered dental hygienist temporomandibular joint
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    DMF RDH TMJ

    Prevention of Tooth Decay

    Prevention of Tooth Decay

    Most dental work begins with preventing tooth decay by insisting on:

    cleaning of teeth cleaning of gums fluoride treatment for some


    Regular cleaning of teeth and gums removes plaque which is microorganisms that grow on the crowns and along the roots of teeth causing decay of teeth and damage to the gums.

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    Tooth Decay
    Tooth Decay can be detected early using dental xrays causes toothaches (odontalgia) may require a filling if decay has not reached the central part of the tooth Fillings dental restoration drilling is done to remove the decayed area amalgam is placed into the space
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    Dental Specialists
    If decay is deeper within the tooth, an abscess may result. Endodontists
    -specialize in root canal work

    Periodontists

    Dental Specialists
    Orthodontists

    -specialize in treating gum disease

    -specialize in the correction and prevention of irregularities in the placement and appearance of teeth

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    Treatments
    Treatments
    Dentures -replacement teeth -partials replace one or more tooth -partials attached to other teeth are called bridges -full dentures replace all teeth

    Braces -malocclusions can be corrected with braces or surgery 17

    Other Treatments
    Other Treatments

    Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction


    Cosmetic Surgery Bleaching of teeth

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    Local anesthetics are used during certain treatments to numb the area. Commonly Used Anesthetics Novocaine -is injected near the site to be treated Nitrous oxide -gas inhaled by the patient -also called laughing gas

    Commonly Used Anesthetics

    Dentists may prescribe antibiotics and pain killers after a procedure but they have limitations to the amount and strength of medication they can prescribe.

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    Apply Your a snack. His mother Knowledge Brian, age 4 is requesting


    can prepare food for a child having:

    A. 20 deciduous teeth
    B. 15 deciduous teeth

    C. 30 secondary teeth

    Answer: A. 20 deciduous teeth


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    Karen has fallen and chipped the outer coating of her tooth. Which of the following structures has she damaged? A. dentin

    Apply Your Knowledge Part 2

    B. enamel
    C. pulp

    Answer: B. enamel
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    Central incisor Apply Your Knowledge Part 3incisor Lateral Identify the labeled teeth. Cuspid

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