Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Key Terms in Oral System (PART 1)

Maxilla : Upper jaw

Mandible : Lower jaw

Teeth : Bone-like projections in the oral cavity used for chewing

Gingivae : Dense, fibrous tissue surrounding the sockets and the parts of the jawline inside the oral cavity; gums

Permanent teeth : Second set of teeth that erupt at regular intervals starting at age six; secondary teeth

Deciduous : First set of teeth that erupt at regular intervals between six months and age four; primary teeth

Buccal(B) : Nearest the cheek

Labial : Nearest the lips

Lingual(L) : Nearest the tongue

Palatal(P) : Nearest or on the palate

Distal(D) : farthest from the median of the jawline

Mesial(M) : Nearest the median of the jawline

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