DENT 1111 Dental Terminology

Word parts are joined by a combining vowel that is usually a(n) _________ but can be another vowel.

• a

• e

• o
• i

The word part that is placed at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _________

• Suffix
• Infix
• Prefix
• Postfix

The word part that is placed at the end of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _______________

• Prefix
• Infix
• Suffix
• Root

Radi/o is the combining form meaning radiant energy that is used for x-rays. The process of recording radiant energy is _______________

• Radiation
• Radiography
• Radiology
• Radiotherapy

A tooth that has two cusps (or rounded surfaces) is a(n) ______________

• Incisor
• Canine
• Molar
• Bicuspid

Stomat/o is the combining form meaning mouth. Itis is the suffix meaning inflammation. Inflammation of the mouth is _______________

• Stomatitis
• Otitis
• Dermatitis
• Arthritis

Silver-coloured fillings that are used on posterior teeth are called ______________

• Amalgam fillings
• Composite fillings
• Glass ionomer fillings
• Gold fillings

The root end of any tooth is its ________

• Crown
• Enamel
• Gum
• Apex

The dental x-ray that reveals interproximal decay is known as a _____________

• Panoramic x-ray
• Periapical x-ray
• Bitewing x-ray
• Occlusal x-ray

Translate the following term into Layman's language.

Deciduous ___________

• missing teeth

• adult teeth

• primary (baby) teeth

• dinosaur teeth