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1. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






2. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






4. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance






5. To stick or glue two items together






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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)






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






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






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






13. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






14. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.






15. Known as the chin






16. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






17. Round surfaces of the teeth






18. 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.






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






20. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids






21. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together






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






23. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity






24. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






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






26. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)






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






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






29. Used to examine the entire tooth (crown to root) and supporting bone. Able to see the whole tooth. Used for seeing abscesses.






30. 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






31. An artificial body part






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






33. Post to buildup and replace lost tooth structure and retain crown






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






35. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






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






37. Creates the prominence of the cheek






38. 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






39. 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.






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






41. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






43. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






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






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






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






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






49. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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