alveolar
ridges: the part of the jaw where the teeth
arise
avulsed: lost
bruxism: habitual grinding
of teeth
cellulitis: a spreading
inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissues
commisures: sites of
union of corresponding parts
crown: top part
dental caries: the
disease process leading to tooth decay
dentin: the layer of
tooth with sensory innervations
enamel hypocalcification:
a condition in which the enamel is normal but the
enamel quality is poor
fistula: an abnormal
passage leading from an abscess or hollow organ to
the body surface or from one hollow organ to another
and permitting passage of fluids or secretions
fluorosis: hypomineralization
of the enamel
gingiva: gums
halitosis: bad breath
hyperdontia: excess
teeth
hypoplasia: insufficient
and/or irregular quantity of enamel
malocclusion: improper
alignment of the jaws and teeth
natal: at birth
neonatal: after birth
occlusion: “bite,”
or the way teeth fit together when the jaws are closed
paresthesia: a sensation
of pricking, tingling, or creeping
pedunculated: attached
by a stalk-like base
sessile: fixed
subepithelial: below
the surface
supernumerary: extra
tooth eruption: teething
xerostomia: dry mouth
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