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Course 26 Unit 3 21-30
Dental Assisting Spelling and Terminology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
09/20/2011

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Over Bite
Definition
More than 2mm overlapping of the upper teeth over the lower teeth
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Posterior Cross Bite
Definition
One or more of the upper posterior teeth or cusps close inside the lower posterior teeth or cusps when teeth are occluded
Term
Centric
Definition
The molar teeth are closed meeting in their most unstrained retruded position
Term
Retrusive
Definition
Bringing the mandible into it's most distal position (Class 2 Distocclusion)
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Interdigitation
Definition
Term used to describe the way the cusps of the upper teeth occlude between the cusps of the lower teeth
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Mesiocclusion
Definition
The mesial-buccal cusp of the upper 1st molar is distal to the buccal groove of the lower 1st molar
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Supernumerary Teeth
Definition
Extra Teeth
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Ankyloglossia
Definition
A condition in which the lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue thus limiting movement of the tongue
Term
Charting
Definition
Documentation of a patient's dental record
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Occlusal Arm
Definition
Part of a T P spring that fits closest to the occlusal surface
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