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DEPARTMENT OF
DENTISTRY
 DENTISTRY

Diagnosis, prevention, and

treatment of diseases of
the teeth, gums, and
related structures of the
mouth and face including
the repair or replacement.

 BRANCHES OF DENTISTRY

Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Oral medicine and radiology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral pathology
Forensic Odontology
Dental Public Health
 Endodontics

Deals with the prevention,

diagnosis and treatment of the
diseases affecting dental pulp,
root and periapical tissues.
 Endodontics

Crown

Pulp
Root
ENDODONTICS
 ORTHODONTICS

Ortho = straight Odons = tooth.

(Greek words)

Study and treatment of malocclusions

(improper bites)
ORTHODONTICS
ORTHODONTICS
ORTHODONTICS
 PERIODONTICS

Prevention, diagnosis and

treatment of diseases of
the supporting tissues
 Gum Tissues

Alveolar Gum
Bone

Cementum
Periodont
al
ligament
PERIODONTICS
PERIODONTICS
PERIODONTICS
 PROSTHODONTICS

Replacement of missing teeth,

mouth, jaw and facial structures
with artificial substitutes like
dentures, crown and bridges.
PROSTHODONTICS

Crown
PROSTHODONTICS

Bridge
PROSTHODONTICS
 Pedodontics

Deals with the treatment of

childrens teeth.
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Treats conditions, defects,

injuries and aesthetic aspects of
the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
 ORAL AND
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Minor oral surgeries
Apiectomy , Fiberotomy, Removal of wisdom
tooth , Alveoloplasty , etc
Tumours and cysts of the jaws
Orthognathic surgery
Facial injuries
Reconstructive Surgery
Dental implant surgery, etc
 ORAL PATHOLOGY

Deals with investigation of

causes, processes and effects
of the diseases that affect the
oral and maxillofacial tissues.
 ORAL MEDICINE

Concerned with acquired

and inherited disorders and
diseases of the orofacial
region
 AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

Bridge

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Orthodonti
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Oral Cavity
 Functions of oral cavity

1. Mastication
2. Partial digestion
3. Accessory air passage
4. Deglutition
5. Sometimes defensive
Boundaries of oral
cavity
Boundaries of oral
cavity

Roof Floor
Parts of oral cavity

Oral Vestibule Oral cavity proper

Roof of the oral cavity
proper
Roof of the oral cavity
proper
Floor of the mouth

Lingual Fold

Sublingual papilla
Lingual frenulum
Floor of the mouth

Deep Lingual
veins
Frenii
Thank
You !