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Across 6. A hole or opening in bone 7. Term referring to the 20 childrens teeth (dentition) 10. Term referring to inflammation of the gums 12. Term that refers to the normal appearance of gums 15. Tooth numbering system using the numbers 1 - 32 17. Noun referring to the lower arch 20. Term referring to when someone has a 'dry mouth' 22. Term referring to the cheek 25. Term referring to the 32 adult teeth (dentition) 27. World wide tooth identification system 28. Teeth used to cut or bite into food 29. Short form for the temporomandibular joint 32. Soft substance that produces acid that will damage the tooth surface 33. Calcified tissue covering the tooth's crown 34. Term referring to the chin

Down 1. Largest category of tooth, used to chew and grind food before swallowing 2. Referes to when someone grinds their teeth 3. Tissue under the enamel - makes up most of the tooth mass 4. Pointed tooth used to tear and shred food - has one cusp or bump 5. Dental term for gums 7. Large salivary gland found by the cheek 8. Soft, delicate tissue found on the inner lips and cheeks 9. Chewing surface of molars and bicuspids 11. Bony area found on the maxillae behind the last molar 13. Hardened plaque 14. Posterior portion of the ramus that articulates with the maxillae - means 'knob' 16. Adjective referring to the upper arch 17. Tooth surface toward the midline (middle of the mouth) 18. Used to chew food, found behind the cuspid - has 2 cusps or bumps 19. Anterior extension of the ramus- goes under the cheekbone 21. Vertical extension of the mandible - means branch 23. Term referring to dental cavities 24. Calcified tissue covering the root of the gooth 26. Tooth surface away from the midone (away from the middle) 30. Band of connective tissue 31. Soft connective tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels - living part of the tooth