Dental Terminology

Charline M. Dofka (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

304 Seiten

1999
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-0-8273-9068-3 (ISBN)

Infos

This concise reference of common dental terms is an easy-to-use, comprehensive resource for dental professionals. Terms are grouped into chapters and are arranged by dental specialties for easy reference. Terms are printed in boldface type and are followed by a sounds like pronunciation. The text includes a comprehensive appendix of word elements (prefixes, suffixes, and root words), a glossary, and an index. This easy to use reference is an invaluable resource for all dental professionals.

Inhalt

Chapter1INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL TERMINOLOGY: Locate the Dental Word, Pronounce the Dental Word, Analysis the Structure of the Dental Word, Define the Meaning of the Dental Word, Pluralize the Dental Word, Utilize the Dental Word. Chapter2DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO ANATOMY AND ORAL STRUCTURES: Anatomy of the Skull, Anatomical Features of the Skull, Landmarks and Features of the Mandible, Major Muscles of Mastication, Trigeminal Nerve Location and Functions, Blood Supply of Cranium, Salivery Gland Location and Purposes, Purpose and Agents of the Lymphatic System, Functions and Agents of the Lymphatic System, Important Oral Cavity Structures. Chapter3DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO TOOTH ORIGIN AND FORMATION: Classification of Human Dentition, Histological stages of Tooth Development, Tissues Structure of the Teeth, Tissues Composition of the Periodontium, Odontology, Tooth Surfaces. Chapter4DENTAL TERMS USED IN PRACTICE AND FACILITY SETUPS: The Dental Professional, Dental Hand Instruments, Rotary Dental Instruments, Dental Facility Operative Equipment. Chapter5DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO INFECTION CONTROL: Disease Conditions, Cause of Disease and Infection, Port of Entry for Diseases, Immunity Factors, Disease Prevention, Agencies Concerned with Disease Control. Chapter6DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO EXAMINATION AND PREVENTION: Diseases Associated with Teeth, Diseases Associated with Oral Tissues, Diseases Associated with Head Structures, Dental Prophylaxis, Alginate Impressions, Charting Methods, Home Preventive Techniques, Dental Facility Preventive Practices. Chapter7DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO RADIOLOGY: Definition and Production of X-Rays, Properties of Roentgen Rays, Radiation Protection, Composition, Types, and Qualities of Dental Radiographs, Techniques for Exposure of Radiographs, Radiographic Film Processing, Mounting Radiographs, Assorted Radiographic Errors. Chapter8DENTAL TERMS RELATED TO TOOTH RESTORATIONS: Preparation of Restorative Site, Cements, Liners and Base Material Terms, Restorative Methods, Finishing Methods. Chapter9Dental Terms Related to Prosthodontics: Divisions in Prosthodontic Field, Types and Characteristics of Prosthodontic Materials, Common Appliances Utilized in the Prosthodontic Practice, Terms Related to Components of Fixed Protheses, Terms Related to Components of Removable Dental Protheses, Procedure Methods Employed in Prosthodontic Practice.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.8.1999
• Zusatzinfo: glossary, index
• Verlagsort: Clifton Park
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 184 x 241 mm
• Gewicht: 476 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Zahnmedizin
• ISBN-10: 0-8273-9068-8 / 0827390688
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8273-9068-3 / 9780827390683
• Zustand: Neuware