DEA 256 - Dental Anatomy

1. Define the following terms
   1. Embryology
   2. Cell activities
   3. Primary embryonic layers
   4. Stomodeum
   5. Histology
2. Discuss oral embryology and development of the face
   1. Identify the six branchial arches and structures formed by each
   2. Outline the sequence of development for the following
   3. Differentiate apposition and resorption
   4. Trace postnatal maxillary and mandibular growth
   5. Identify possible disruptions in facial/oral development
3. Discuss development and the life cycle of a tooth
   1. Name the three primary periods of the process of odontogenesis.
   2. Identify the three stages of development of the growth periods in the life cycle of a tooth and activities occurring in each
   3. State the three parts of a tooth bud
   4. Define the following terms
   5. Recall eruption dates and sequence for the primary and permanent denti­tions
4. Identify anomalies in tooth development
   1. Define: anadontia, supernumerary teeth, Macrodontia/microdontia, dens in dente, germination, fusion, tubercle, enamel pearl, enamel dysplasia, dential dysplasia and concrescence
5. Describe histology of the teeth and periodontium
   1. Define histology
   2. Describe the anatomic parts of a tooth
   3. Recall the four types of tooth tissues and characteristics and func­tions of each
   4. Name the two major untis of the periodontium and components and functions of each.
   5. Describe the characteristics of normal gingiva
6. Identify landmarks of the oral cavity and functions for the following structures:
   1. Lips
   2. Cheeks
   3. Tongue
   4. Hard and soft palates.
7. Identify structures of the oral vestibule
8. Identify the structures of the oral cavity proper.
9. Describe the three types of oral mucosa lining the oral cavity and their function.
10. Discuss the function of the gag reflex.
11. Define physiologic muscle balance and its funciton.
12. Identify the following:
    1. Two sets of teeth in main.
    2. Four types of teeth and their funcitons.
    3. Two dental arches.
    4. Term “antagonist” and teeth which are exceptions.
    5. Four quadrants.
13. Identify the proper name and surfaces of the teeth.
14. Classify anterior and posterior teeth.
15. Differentiate overjet from overbite.
    1. Utilize the universal numbering system
    2. Relate the technique for the FDI numbering system
16. Differentiate the curve of Spee from the curve of Wilson.
    1. Identify the proper names for line and point angles
    2. Identify the proper names for thirds of tooth surfaces
17. Identify tooth numbering systems.
    1. Utilize the universal numbering system.
    2. Relate the technique for the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) numbering system.
    3. Relate the technique for the Palmer’s Notation.
18. Identify line and point angles and thirds.
    1. Identify the proper names for line and point angles.
    2. Identify the proper names for thirds of tooth surfaces.
19. Discuss the forms and functions of tooth contours and contact areas.
    1. Identify embrasures.
    2. Discuss occlusal form of the teeth.
    3. Define the following terms: occlusion, centric occlusion and physiologic occlusion.
20. Relate the teeth and their characteristics for the primary mixed and permanent dentitions.
    1. Define “succedaneous” and identify those teeth which comply with the definition.
    2. Describe the primary dentition with regard to: functions, specialized characteristics, and general appearance of first and second molars.
    3. Describe the mixed dentition stage.
    4. Relate the total number and numbers of tooth types in the permanent dentition.
    5. Identify, describe, and compare the morphology and special anatomic entities for the classes of permanent teeth.
    6. Recognize the terms presented.
21. Outline the categories of cavity preparations.
22. Define and describe the following:
    1. Cartilage
    2. bone
    3. Periosteum
    4. Articulation
    5. Nonsynovial joints
    6. Suture
    7. Symphysis
    8. Synovial joints, membraine, and fluid.
    9. Sinus
    10. Foramen
    11. Condyle.
    12. Fossa
    13. Process
    14. Tuberosity
    15. Meatus
    16. Orbit
23. Discuss the bony structures of the head and face
    1. Identify bones of the cranium
    2. Identify bones and anatomic landmarks of the face.
    3. Describe the hyoid bone.
24. Discuss the musculature of the face.
    1. Identify the components of the TMJ.
    2. Describe the movements of the TMJ.
    3. List the three ways in chich muscle attachment occurs.
    4. Differentiate origin and insertion.
    5. Describe muscular activity.
    6. Identify the muscles of: mastication, facial expression, the floor of the mouth, the tongue, and the posterior of the mouth.
25. Describe the circulatory system for the face and mouth.
    1. Define the following: arteries, capillaries and veins.
    2. Identify the major arteries and veins of the face and mouth.
    3. Recall the lymph nodes with regard to: definition, location in the face and neck, and function.
26. Discuss the nervous system as related to the oral cavity.
    1. Identify the twelve cranial nerves and functions related to dental anatomy.
    2. Name the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity and its three divisions.
    3. Identify the major sources of innervation to the oral cavity and teeth.
    4. Identify major injection sites.
27. Discuss the salivary system.
    1. Recall the functions of saliva.
    2. Identify the saliva glands and their location and ducts.
28. Discuss the special sense of taste with regard to:
    1. Papillae
    2. Functions
    3. Four basic tastes and their location.
29. Discuss the paranasal sinuses.
    1. State three functions of the paranasal sinuses.
    2. Identify the names and locations of the paranasal sinuses.
30. Identify the categories of tonsils