Must read Basic Dental Terminology- Last minute revision; Guaranteed pass concepts

What is the term for the hard, outermost layer of a tooth that protects against wear and decay? ️️ Enamel What dental term describes the soft tissue located in the center of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels? ️️ Pulp What is the name of the structure that anchors a tooth into the jawbone? ️️ Periodontal ligament What term refers to inflammation of the gums? ️️ Gingivitis What is the dental term for tooth decay caused by bacterial activity? ️️ Dental caries What is the name for the visible part of the tooth above the gumline? ️️ Crown What term refers to the part of the tooth embedded within the jawbone? ️️ Root What is the term for the space between two adjacent teeth? ️️ Interproximal space What is the dental term for removal of plaque and tartar from teeth? ️️ Prophylaxis What is the term for hardened dental plaque? ️️ Calculus What is the name for the process of tooth eruption through the gums? ️️ Eruption What term refers to the alignment and contact between upper and lower teeth? ️️ Occlusion 2 What is the dental term for abnormal alignment of teeth? ️️ Malocclusion What is the name for the chewing surface of posterior teeth? ️️ Occlusal surface What term describes the front surface of anterior teeth? ️️ Labial surface What is the term for the surface of a tooth facing the tongue? ️️ Lingual surface What is the name for the surface of a tooth closest to the midline of the mouth? ️️ Mesial surface What term refers to the surface of a tooth farthest from the midline? ️️ Distal surface What is the dental term for grinding or clenching of teeth? ️️ Bruxism What is the name for inflammation of the supporting structures of teeth? ️️ Periodontitis What term refers to a surgical procedure to remove a tooth? ️️ Extraction What is the name for an artificial replacement of a missing tooth? ️️ Prosthesis What term describes a removable appliance used to replace missing teeth? ️️ Denture What is the dental term for a fixed artificial tooth attached to adjacent teeth? ️️ Bridge What is the name for a cap placed over a damaged tooth? ️️ Crown restoration What term refers to reshaping of a tooth’s enamel? ️️ Enameloplasty What is the name for a filling material used to restore a decayed tooth? ️️ Restoration 3 What term refers to inflammation of the dental pulp? ️️ Pulpitis What is the name for a root canal treatment procedure? ️️ Endodontic therapy What term describes a cyst at the root tip of a tooth? ️️ Periapical cyst What is the name for an abnormal pocket between tooth and gum? ️️ Periodontal pocket What term refers to the surgical reshaping of gum tissue? ️️ Gingivoplasty What is the name for the surgical removal of gum tissue? ️️ Gingivectomy What term describes excessive tooth wear? ️️ Attrition What is the name for tooth wear caused by external mechanical forces? ️️ Abrasion What term refers to chemical loss of tooth structure? ️️ Erosion What is the name for the developmental stage of primary teeth? ️️ Deciduous dentition What term refers to adult teeth? ️️ Permanent dentition What is the name for teeth used for cutting food? ️️ Incisors What term describes pointed teeth used for tearing? ️️ Canines What is the name for teeth used for grinding food? ️️ Molars What term refers to teeth located between canines and molars? ️️ Premolars