Lingual plate
Lingual Plate
The Lingual Plate (pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋɡwəl ˈpleɪt/) is a term used in dentistry to refer to the portion of the mandible or maxilla that faces towards the tongue.
Etymology
The term "lingual" comes from the Latin word "lingua," which means "tongue," and "plate" is derived from the Old French "plate," meaning "flat piece or slab."
Definition
In dentistry, the lingual plate is the part of the mandible or maxilla that is oriented towards the tongue. It is a significant anatomical structure in procedures such as dental implant placement and orthodontic treatment.
Related Terms
- Alveolar process: The part of the maxilla and mandible where the teeth are anchored.
- Periodontium: The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones.
- Endosteal: Refers to the inside of a bone, such as the mandible or maxilla.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lingual plate
- Wikipedia's article - Lingual plate
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski