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






2. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium






3. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together






4. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body






5. Known as the chin






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






7. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






9. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






10. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process






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






12. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






13. 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)






14. An imaginary line running through the 'flattened out' arches - dividing the mouth into left and right arches- directly through the centrals






15. 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.






16. Used to observe the inter proximal surfaces of the teeth. Includes the CROWNS of the mandibular and maxillary teeth. Used to see quads 2 & 3. Used to see inter-proximal decay and bone loss.






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






18. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






19. Divided into two sections - the cranium and the face






20. Lining of the oral cavity






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






22. Towards the tongue






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






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






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






26. Creates the prominence of the cheek






27. Shows the bones of the face and skull as well as the soft tissue of the face. Used for orthodontic - soft tissue profile and outside the mouth.






28. Forms the back of the base of the skull






29. Join the bridge of the nose






30. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants






31. Soft - sticky white substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene






32. A thin layer of porcelain - fabricated by a laboratory and bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure - close spaces - straighting teeth or change colour and/or shape






33. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






34. Thin resin matierial bonded in the pits and fissures of thee for the prevention of decay






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






36. 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






37. Bone like covering of the root






38. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear






39. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






40. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






41. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.






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






43. Biting surface of the two front teeth






44. Natural teeth of the dental arch






45. The inner aspects of the dentin form the boundaries of the pulp chamber. Made up of blood vessels - and nerves that enter the the pulp chamber through the apical foramen. Receives and transmits stimuli.






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






47. Deep grooves or pits






48. Forms the sides and the base of the cranium - each temporal bone encloses the ear and contains the bony passage of the outer ear






49. Ability to retain or hold something on place






50. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance