cementum		Calcified tissue covering the tooth's crown
incisors		Largest category of tooth, used to chew and grind food before swallowing
primary		Chewing surface of molars and bicuspids
molar		Tooth numbering system using the numbers 1 - 32
mental		Dental term for gums
caries		Calcified tissue covering the root of the gooth
Gingiva		Anterior extension of the ramus- goes under the cheekbone
permanent		Large salivary gland found by the cheek
enamel		World wide tooth identification system
mucosa		Soft substance that produces acid that will damage the tooth surface
plaque		Referes to when someone grinds their teeth
foramen		Teeth used to cut or bite into food
buccal		Soft connective tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels - living part of the tooth
dentin		Term referring to the cheek
pulp		Term referring to when someone has a 'dry mouth'
stippled		Soft, delicate tissue found on the inner lips and cheeks
universal		Term referring to dental cavities
frenum		Short form for the temporomandibular joint
xerostomia		Hardened plaque
occlusal		Band of connective tissue
mandible		Posterior portion of the ramus that articulates with the maxillae - means 'knob'
maxillary		Tooth surface toward the midline (middle of the mouth)
calculus		A hole or opening in bone
gingivitis		Term referring to the 20 childrens teeth (dentition)
TMJ		Bony area found on the maxillae behind the last molar
FDI		Term referring to the chin
cuspid		Vertical extension of the mandible - means branch
parotid		Term that refers to the normal appearance of gums
ramus		Term referring to inflammation of the gums
bruxism		Tissue under the enamel - makes up most of the tooth mass
tuberosity		Adjective referring to the upper arch
coronoid		Tooth surface away from the midone (away from the middle)
bicuspid		Term referring to the 32 adult teeth (dentition)
distal		Noun referring to the lower arch
condyle		Pointed tooth used to tear and shred food - has one cusp or bump
mesial		Used to chew food, found behind the cuspid - has 2 cusps or bumps