Dental Terms J-O Worksheet

An inlay or splint that fits over the biting or grinding surface of a tooth.
Pertaining to the mouth.
A dentist who qualifies as a specialist is the correction or alignment of teeth
The imaginary dividing line through the middle of an object.
Either the maxilla or the mandible
Vertical overlap of the upper teeth over the lower teeth
A colorless gas used in dentistry as a general anesthetic used for uncomplicated operations
The three teeth in each quadrant that are located distal to the second bicuspids
The surface of a tooth which is nearest the midline.
A cast occlusal restoration that covers the entire incisal or occlusal surface.
Master of Dental Science
Any deviation from normal occlusion of the teeth
The lower jaw.
The soft tissue covering or lining of the mouth.
The branch of dentistry concerned with the detection and correction of the teeth.
Pertaining to the lips.
The process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth.
Primary or deciduous teeth.
The bones of the upper jaw.
The middle.
Pertaining to the tongue.
An anterior tooth located just distal to the central incisors.
Toothache.
The masticating surface.
Bone tissue.