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the tongueLabial=towards the lipsPalatal=towards the palateMesial=towards the midlineDistal=away from the midline  \nOcclusal=the direction towards the biting surface of posterior teethIncisal=the direction towards the biting edge of anterior teeth  \n## Common conditions that affecting the oral cavity:\n\nStomatitis=inflammation of the mouth  \nGingivitis =inflammation of the gingiva(gum)  \nDental caries =tooth decay=cavities in the teeth caused by bacteria  \nOdontalgia=toothache =pain in the tooth  \nBruxism=involuntary grinding of the teeth that usually occurs duringsleep  \nNote:very important joint in the skull called temporomandibular joint  \n(TMJ):it is the joint connecting the lower jaw(mandible)to the skull.  \n## Dental terms:\n\n\n| Adhesive dentistry   | Dental restoration that involve bonding of  \u003Cbr>composite resin or porcelain filling to natural tooth   |\n| --- | --- |\n| Air abrasion   | Removal of tooth structure by blasting a tooth with  \u003Cbr>air and abrasive   |\n| Allergy   | Unfavorable body response to a foreign substance  \u003Cbr>or drug   |\n| Amalgam   | Most common filling material,composed mainly  \u003Cbr>from mercury and silver   |\n| Anterior teeth   | Six upper or six lower front teeth   |\n| Antibiotic   | A drug that stop or slow the growth of bacteria   |\n| Arch   | Describes the alignment of upper or lower teeth   |\n| Attrition   | Loss of structure due to natural wear   |\n| Base   | A cement material placed under dental restoration  \u003Cbr>to insulate the pulp   |\n| Bifurcation  \u003Cbr>(trifurcation)   | Junction of two (three)roots in posterior teeth   |\n| Bite registration   | is taking an impression of a patient's upper and  \u003Cbr>lower teeth in the bite position to assist in the  \u003Cbr>making and fitting of dental prosthesis   |\n| Bone resorption   | Decrease in bone supporting the teeth   |\n| Braces   | Devices used by orthodontist to gradually  \u003Cbr>reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment   |\n| Bridge   | Fixed dental prosthesis   |\n| Canker sore   | Mouth sore that appear whitish,with red halo   |\n| Cantilever bridge   | One end attached fixed bridge   |\n| Cast or model   | Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster  \u003Cbr>or stone into a mold   |\n| Cavitron   | Dental tool that uses high-frequency ultrasonic  \u003Cbr>waves to clean teeth   |\n\n\n| Cellulitis   | Acute soft tissue infection causing extensive hard  \u003Cbr>swelling   |\n| --- | --- |\n| Clasp   | Device that retain removable partial denture to a  \u003Cbr>stationary tooth   |\n| Composite resin   | Material composed of plastic and glass or ceramic  \u003Cbr>filler and is usually cured with light chemical  \u003Cbr>catalyst   |\n| Cosmetic(aesthetic)  \u003Cbr>dentistry   | Treatment performed to enhance tooth appearance   |\n| Crossbite   | Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower  \u003Cbr>teeth also called class III malocclusion   |\n| Curettage   | Removal of diseased tissue   |\n| Cuspid   | Canine   |\n| Dental implant   | A titanium cylinder surgically placed within the  \u003Cbr>jaw bone to provide support for a dental restoration  \u003Cbr>or appliance   |\n| Epidemiology   | The study of the incidence of disease in a  \u003Cbr>population   |\n| Eruption   | The process of teeth protruding through the gum   |\n| Exfoliation   | The process of shedding deciduous (baby)teeth   |\n| Exodontia  \u003Cbr>(extraction)   | Tooth removal   |\n| Explorer (probe)   | A sharp instrument used to detect tooth decay on  \u003Cbr>the surface of a tooth   |\n| Facing   | Tooth colored overlay on a visible portion of a  \u003Cbr>crown that is usually made from acrylic,composite  \u003Cbr>or porcelain   |\n| Fistula   | is an abnormal connection between two hollow  \u003Cbr>spaces (technically,two epithelial lined spaces),  \u003Cbr>such as the abnormal connection between oral  \u003Cbr>cavity and nasal sinus (oroantral fistula)   |\n| Fissure sealants   | Thin resin material used to seal pits and fissures   |\n\n\n| Flap surgery   | The lifting of gum ","cbCaicu0suA2g5cI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicu0suA2g5cI","pdf",2774211,15,"English","# Medical terminology\n## Tooth surfaces\n## Common conditions affecting the oral cavity\n## Dental terms","[{\"question\":\"What do buccal, lingual, and occlusal mean in dental terminology?\",\"answer\":\"Buccal means toward the cheek, lingual means toward the tongue, and occlusal indicates the direction towards the biting surface of posterior teeth.\"},{\"question\":\"Which common oral cavity conditions are listed and how are they described?\",\"answer\":\"Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth, gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva, dental caries is tooth decay caused by bacteria, and odontalgia is toothache pain in the tooth.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the TMJ and what does it connect?\",\"answer\":\"The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the 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