Dental embryology, histology, and anatomy Study Guide Latest Update

Dental embryology, histology, and anatomy Study Guide Latest Update vestibules: parotid papilla - rounded flap of tissue next to upper (maxillary) 1st and 2nd molars that cover the duct openings (stenson's duct) from parotid salivary gland vestibules: buccal - vestibular surface of the molars and premolars, which faces the cheek vestibules: lingual areas - surface of a tooth that faces inward toward the tongue and oral cavity, opposite the vestibular surface vestibules: linear alba - horizontal streak on the inner surface of the cheek, level with the biting plane. It usually extends from the commissure of the posterior teeth and can extend to the inner lip mucosa and corners of the mouth vestibules: sublingual caruncle - pair of bulges either side of lingual frenum that is the opening for two of the major salivary glands vestibules: sublingual fold - fold of tissue extending from the frenum to molar region; multiple ducts of sublingual salivary gland located here teeth: mamelons - rounded protuberance of incisal surface on newly erupted incisors gives a scalloped appearance, not usually seen in adults due to wear teeth: anatomical crown and root - the part that is not visible. root is covered by cementum and crown is covered by enamel. surfaces of the teeth: mesial - towards the midline surfaces of the teeth: distal - away from the midline surfaces of the teeth: labial - another name for facial for ANTERIOR teeth, next to the lips, proper term for incisors and canines surfaces of the teeth: buccal - another name for the facial POSTERIOR teeth located next to the cheeks, proper term for premolars and molars surfaces of the teeth: lingual - surface nearest the tongue age for central incisor - 6-8 years age for lateral incisor - 7-9 years age for canines - 10-11 years age for first premolar - 9-11 years age for second premolar - 11-12 years age for first molar - 6-7 years age for second molar - 12-13 years age for third molar (wisdoms) - 17-24 years