Maricopa Community Colleges  DAE105   19936-20006 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/00
DAE105 19936-20006 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Tooth Morphology and Oral Anatomy
Nomenclature, development, eruption patterns, crown and root morphology, blood and nerve supply of the human dentition. Embryonic development of the oral cavity, embryonic anomalies of the lip and palate. Study of temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication. Theoretical background of elements of functional assessment of oral structures. Prerequisites: (Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs) or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: DHE105
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAE105   19936-20006 Tooth Morphology and Oral Anatomy
1. Identify and describe the functions and locations of the anatomical parts of the oral cavity: tongue, uvula, palatine tonsils, frenums, hard and soft palates, pharyngopalatine arch, and gingiva. (I)
2. Identify and describe the structures and surfaces of the teeth. (II)
3. Identify each tooth in deciduous/permanent dentition by name and function. (II) (III) (IV)
4. Describe the ADA (American Dental Association), Zsigmondy Palmer and Federation Dentaire International methods of identifying deciduous and permanet teeth. (III) (IV)
5. Identify and describe the morphology of each type of tooth. (III) (IV)
6. Describe the morphology and composition of the deciduous and permanent teeth with emphasis on root morphology. (III) (IV)
7. Describe the development, calcification, root resorption, and eruption of the deciduous and permanent dentition. (III) (IV)
8. Describe the composition, function, and location of the periodontium. (V)
9. Describe and identify Angle's Classification of Occlusion including the facial profile, molar relation, and cuspid relation as it pertains to each class. (XI)
10. Identify and describe components of the functional assessment including Angle's classification, malrelations of groups of teeth, malposition of individual teeth, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (crepitus and subluxation), centric relation-centric occlusion, traumatic swallow, attrition, oral habits, and bruxism. (XI)
11. Describe the blood and nerve supply to the teeth. (VI)
12. Identify and describe the osteology of the maxilla and mandible. (VII)
13. Describe the normal embryonic development of the teeth, oral cavity, and face. (VIII)
14. Describe the embryonic origin, composition, function, and characteristics of the enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. (III) (IV)
15. Describe anomalies of the palate and lip that may occur during embryonic development. (VIII)
16. Describe the morphology and articulation of the temporomandibular joint including the function of the muscles of mastication during mandibular movements. (IX) (X)
17. Describe the histologic characteristics of the periodontium and teeth. (III) (IV) (V)
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DAE105   19936-20006 Tooth Morphology and Oral Anatomy
    I. Identification of Oral Structures
        A. Tongue
        B. Uvula
        C. Tonsils
        D. Frenums
        E. Palates
        F. Pharengopalatine
        G. Gingiva
      II. Nomenclature of the Teeth
          A. General terminology and composition
          B. Dentitions
            1. Primary (deciduous) dentition
            2. Secondary (permanent) dentition
        III. Deciduous Dentition
            A. Identification of the teeth
              1. Anatomic names
              2. Numbering systems
              3. Function
            B. Development
              1. Embryology
              2. Histology
              3. Calcification
              4. Eruption
              5. Root resorption and exfoliation
          IV. Permanent Dentition
              A. Identification of teeth
                1. Anatomic names
                2. Numbering systems
                3. Function
              B. Development
                1. Embryology
                2. Histology
                3. Calcification
                4. Eruption
                5. Root resorption
            V. Periodontium
                A. Location
                B. Histology
                C. Composition
                D. Function
              VI. Blood and Nerve Supply
                  A. Arterial and venous supply
                  B. Trigeminal nerve
                    1. Posterior superior alveolar
                    2. Middle superior alveolar
                    3. Anterior superior alveolar
                    4. Inferior alveolar
                    5. Mental
                    6. Lingual
                VII. Osteology
                    A. Maxilla
                    B. Mandible
                  VIII. Embryonic Development of Face and Oral Cavity
                      A. Normal development
                      B. Anomalies of palate and lip
                    IX. Temporomandibular Joint
                        A. Location and morphology
                        B. Articulation
                        C. Function
                        D. Identification of structures
                      X. Muscles of Mastication
                          A. Location
                          B. Function of each in movement of mandible
                        XI. Functional Assessment
                            A. Definition
                            B. Components
                              1. Angle's classification of occlusion
                              2. Malrelations of groups of teeth
                              3. Malpositions of individual teeth
                              4. Temporomandibular joint dysfunctions
                              5. Centric relation--centric occlusion
                              6. Traumatic swallow
                              7. Oral habits
                              8. Bruxism
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