Dental nurse anatomy revision

  • Why is it important for the dental assistant to Recognise normal anatomical landmarks?

    It is important for the dental team to know the appearance of normal anatomy of the face and oral cavity.
    This knowledge provides a sound basis for identifying abnormal conditions..

  • It is essential for all dental professionals to recognize the normal appearance and functions of the structures found in the head and neck.
    Beyond the teeth, muscles and neurological factors can play a role in symptoms that exist.
    Various medical conditions first present in the head and neck as deviations of normal.
  • Once verified, you will be awarded your certificate of competency in dental impression taking.
    You will then be able to take impressions independently, on prescription of a dentist.
Jan 8, 2015The anatomy of the head and neck region of the human body is of relevance to the dental nurse in providing the underpinning knowledge required 

Face

The face is composed of 11 bones which are separated from each other by sutures, as in the ­cranium. The main bones themselves are as follows. 1

Jaws

Although strictly speaking the jaw bones are actually part of the facial skeleton

Maxilla and Palatine Bones

The maxilla effectively forms the middle third of the face and as with various other cranial bones

Mandible

The mandible is also made up of two bones, joined together in the centre-line at the mental ­symphysis to create a single horseshoe-shaped structure

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