Dental Development Vocabulary

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Tori

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Benign bony growths in the mouth, occurring either on the roof of the mouth (torus palatinus) or the lower jaw (torus mandibularis).

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Supernumerary Teeth

Back

Extra teeth that develop in addition to the normal set of teeth, potentially causing crowding or impaction.

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Enamel Dysplasia

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A condition where tooth enamel doesn't form properly, resulting in weak, discolored, or pitted teeth.

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Cleft Palate

Back

An opening or split in the roof of the mouth that occurs during fetal development.

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Cleft Lip

Back

A split or opening in the upper lip that occurs during fetal development.

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Anodontia

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The complete absence of teeth, which can be partial (some teeth missing) or complete (all teeth missing).

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Microdontia

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A condition characterized by abnormally small teeth, which may cause spacing issues between teeth.

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Macrodontia

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A condition characterized by abnormally large teeth, which may cause crowding and alignment issues.

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Dental Anomalies

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Irregularities or abnormalities in dental development, structure, or appearance.

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Dental Arch

Back

The curved structure formed by the teeth in the upper or lower jaw.