Pocket Dentistry

SECTION III MUSCLES OF THE MOUTH OBJECTIVES The objectives for this section are to prepare the reader to perform the following: Identify the four pairs of major muscles of mastication….

SECTION VII TERMINOLOGY RELATED TO THE IDEAL TOOTH ALIGNMENT OF TEETH IN DENTAL ARCHES When viewed from the occlusal aspect, the alignment of teeth within each dental arch is somewhat…

SECTION X INTERESTING VARIATIONS IN ANIMAL TEETH COMPARED TO HUMAN TEETH USING DENTAL FORMULAE A dental formula for the human primary dentition can be represented by placing the abbreviation for…

SECTION IV PERIODONTAL MEASUREMENTS: INDICATORS OF DISEASE AND CONDITIONS Several clinical measurements are critical when evaluating overall periodontal status. These measurements can be used to describe a tooth’s stability and…

SECTION III TERMS USED TO DESCRIBE JAW RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MANDIBLE AND THE MAXILLAE Jaw relation (or the maxillomandibular relationship) refers to the position of the mandible (lower jaw) relative…

SECTION V TYPE TRAITS THAT DISTINGUISH MANDIBULAR CENTRAL FROM LATERAL INCISORS (FROM ALL VIEWS) OBJECTIVES This section is designed to prepare the learner to perform the following: Describe the type…

SECTION V VESSELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORAL CAVITY (ARTERIES, VEINS, AND LYMPH VESSELS) OBJECTIVES The objectives for this section are to prepare the reader to perform the following: Trace blood…

SECTION II DEVELOPMENTAL DATA FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEETH Dental students and dental hygiene students should become familiar with the eruption dates of primary and secondary teeth in order to…