Dental arch
Dental Arch
The Dental Arch (/ˈdɛntəl ɑːrtʃ/), also known as the Alveolar Arch, is a term used in dentistry to describe the curved structure formed by the teeth in their normal position, or the upper or lower horseshoe-shaped part in which natural teeth are located.
Etymology
The term "Dental Arch" is derived from the Latin word "dens", which means tooth, and the English word "arch", which refers to a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it.
Upper and Lower Dental Arch
The Dental Arch is divided into two types: the Upper Dental Arch (Maxillary Arch) and the Lower Dental Arch (Mandibular Arch). The Upper Dental Arch is located in the upper jaw, known as the maxilla, while the Lower Dental Arch is located in the lower jaw, known as the mandible.
Related Terms
- Dentition: The arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual.
- Maxilla: The upper jawbone, which forms a central part of the face and holds the upper teeth.
- Mandible: The lower jawbone, which holds the lower teeth and is the only movable bone of the skull.
- Alveolar process: The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on bones that hold teeth.
- Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental arch
- Wikipedia's article - Dental arch
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