Basic Terminology

 

Bit Seats	- rounding of the first molar to increase sensitivity and response of the bit (performance function)
Extraction	- to pull or remove
Float	- process of smoothing down the sharp overgrowths or points of the cheek teeth
Hooks	- sharp narrow overgrowth developed on a tooth through abnormal wear
Incisors	- teeth found at the front of the mouth used for grasping food
Ramps	- an exaggerated upward slope of the rear cheek teeth
Ridges	- raised or distorted surface of the tooth
TMJ	- Tempotomandibular Joint- compaction or rubbing of the mandible and temporal bones
Wave Mouth	- an acquired disorder of wear of the cheek teeth where the occlusal surfaces have a wave like appearance
Wolf Teeth	- small premolars - not used in eating - normally extracted

Parrot mouth		Badly Angled Incisors