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1. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth






2. Instrument that loosens and removes debris bu sound waves traveling through liquid. It does NOT disinfect or sterilize






3. The process where ALL forms of life are completely destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria - fungi - viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg - autoclave - chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization)






4. Natural teeth of the dental arch






5. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque






6. Cast or porcelain restoration tht includes the occulsal table - both proximal and some or all of the cusp surfaces to avoid future fracture. has less tooth sensitivity with onlays and with last longer than amalgam or composite fillings.






7. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed






8. Creates the prominence of the cheek






9. The natural opening at the end of the root.






10. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue






11. Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure






12. The surgical removal of the apical portion of the tooth through a surgical opening made in the bone and gingival tissues. It is usually performed if RCT has failed and to control infection. Surgical opening is filed with amalgam






13. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.






14. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations






15. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures






16. Darker-colored border around the lips






17. Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip






18. A panoramic film shows a wide view of the upper and lower jaws on a single film. Used for checking wisdom - missing and extra teeth.






19. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth






20. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp






21. Mixture of two or more metals






22. Known as the chin






23. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






24. Major tissue composing teeth - covered by the enamel in the crown and a protective layer of cementum in the root






25. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






26. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone






27. Bone like covering of the root






28. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips






29. Hard - white - translucent ceramic made by firing then glazing






30. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






31. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place






32. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






33. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






34. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.






35. Round surfaces of the teeth






36. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull






37. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth






38. Towards the tongue






39. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






40. Material does not harden until it has been exposed to a curing light






41. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)






42. Projection of the temporal bone located just behind the ear






43. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth






44. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)






45. Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance) - maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes - ears - and noses






46. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery






47. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






48. A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth






49. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull






50. Microscopic leakage (bacteria) at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration