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Lesson 2  Oral Anatomy
Select one of the following reading assignments

2-1    Formation Period

2-2    Oral Histology

2-3    Tissues of the Teeth

2-4    Periodontium

2-5    Tooth Morphology

2-6    Permanent Dentition

2-7    Glossary of Unique Dental Anatomy

About This Lesson

This chapter covers the oral anatomy and physiology of the teeth, the histology of their tissues and supporting structures, and concentrates on the external features of the teeth. To understand the material in this section, you must become familiar with the terms used to describe the external features of the teeth. In addition, you must know the numbering system by which the teeth are identified on the standard dental chart. As a basic dental assistant, you must be aware that teeth differ in size, shape, and other characteristics from one person to another. Such knowledge will be useful to you when you fill in dental charts, expose radiographs, clean teeth, and assist in all phases of dentistry throughout your career.

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