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Dentistry
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health-sciences
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dentistry
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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
Root Canal Therapy
midline
Dentin
Auto-cured
2. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium
Broad-spectrum activity
lingual
Cementum
Parietal Bone
3. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together
Mastoid Process
inlay
Auto-cured
prosthodontist
4. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body
Adhere
enamel
Porcelain Veneer
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
5. Known as the chin
Apicoectomy
Philtrum
pulpotomy
Mental Protuberance
6. Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip
mucosa
Philtrum
Ceramic
Disinfect
7. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance
Porcelain
oral pathologist
Esthetic
Amalgam
8. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
midline
palate
Labial Commissure
Distal
9. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
Endodontics
kull
Broad-spectrum activity
Interproximal
10. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process
Cured
inlay
midline
quadrant
11. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)
Frontal Bone
Radiolucent
Sealants
Ala
12. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
Autoclave
bicuspid
Mandible
Root
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)
Sterilize
Porcelain Veneer
Alloy
Gold
14. An imaginary line running through the 'flattened out' arches - dividing the mouth into left and right arches- directly through the centrals
midline
Radiopaque
palate
Ala
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.
Ceramic
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
prothesis
Tuberosity
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.
Restorative
bicuspid
prothesis
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
17. Projection of the temporal bone located just behind the ear
Mastoid Process
Unerupted tooth
Cured
Autoclave
18. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones
Esthetic
Pulpectomy
Autoclave
Maxilla
19. Divided into two sections - the cranium and the face
kull
Use-life
aveolar process
Maxilla
20. Lining of the oral cavity
Post and Core
mucosa
Esthetic
quadrant
21. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull
Galvanic
fissure
mucosa
Sphenoid Bone
22. Towards the tongue
lingual
Ala
Alloy
Denturist
23. The natural opening at the end of the root.
enamel
Apical Foramen
Ethmoid
Labial Commissure
24. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
Direct Pulp Cap
Indirect Pulp Cap
pulpotomy
Cured
25. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
Maxilla
mucosa
Unerupted tooth
Pulp Cap
26. Creates the prominence of the cheek
Zygomatic Process
Auto-cured
Bioburden
Amalgam
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.
Onlay
Cephalometric film Radiograph (Ceph)
Use-life
prosthodontist
28. Forms the back of the base of the skull
prothesis
Vermilion Border
plaque
Occipital Bone
29. Join the bridge of the nose
Nasal Bones
Retromolar Pad
Philtrum
pulp
30. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants
plaque
prosthodontist
Root Canal Therapy
periodontist
31. Soft - sticky white substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene
Autoclave
Temporal Bones
Root
plaque
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
mandible
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Porcelain Veneer
PFM
33. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
Unerupted tooth
Occipital Bone
bicuspid
Bioburden
34. Thin resin matierial bonded in the pits and fissures of thee for the prevention of decay
gingiva
Pulpectomy
pulpotomy
Sealants
35. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
Microleakage
Endodontics
Root
prophylaxis
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
prophylaxis
prosthodontist
cusp
Porcelain Veneer
37. Bone like covering of the root
Cementum
Amalgam
Tragus
Interproximal
38. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear
Light Cured
Tragus
Restorative
midline
39. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril
Vermilion Border
plaque
Bioburden
Ala
40. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
Ethmoid
fissure
Biologic Monitor
Facial
41. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Disinfect
Amalgam
Restorative
pulp
42. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque
alveolar bone
Facial
inlay
Tartar
43. Biting surface of the two front teeth
Tragus
Mental Protuberance
Incisal
gingiva
44. Natural teeth of the dental arch
Ultrasonic Cleaner
mucosa
dentition
Sanitize
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.
prothesis
pulp
Retromolar Pad
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
46. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.
PFM
Root
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
mandible
47. Deep grooves or pits
fissure
Tuberosity
Vermilion Border
Incisal
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
Retromolar Pad
periodontist
Amalgam
Temporal Bones
49. Ability to retain or hold something on place
prothesis
Use-life
dentition
Retention
50. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
quadrant
Maxilla
Restorative
Frontal Bone