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Dentistry
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1. Instrument that loosens and removes debris bu sound waves traveling through liquid. It does NOT disinfect or sterilize
oral pathologist
Mastoid Process
Biologic Monitor
Ultrasonic Cleaner
2. Bone like covering of the root
Apical Foramen
Root
mandible
Cementum
3. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
Adhere
Unerupted tooth
fissure
Retromolar Pad
4. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Autoclave
kull
Disinfect
pulp
5. Known as the chin
Tuberosity
Tragus
Sealants
Mental Protuberance
6. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Disinfect
PFM
oral pathologist
Light Cured
7. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)
Pulpectomy
aveolar process
Auto-cured
Galvanic
8. Darker-colored border around the lips
Light Cured
Mental Protuberance
Vermilion Border
abscess
9. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
Indirect Pulp Cap
post
Endodontics
plaque
10. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
Dentin
inlay
Periapical
Root
11. Round surfaces of the teeth
cusp
Mental Protuberance
Indirect Pulp Cap
Bioburden
12. Partial removal of the pulp tissue
pulpotomy
Light Cured
Ceramic
Philtrum
13. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System
Retromolar Pad
WHMIS
pontic
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
14. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks
Retention
Facial
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
15. 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)
Retromolar Pad
mandible
abscess
Sterilize
16. Forms the sides and the base of the cranium - each temporal bone encloses the ear and contains the bony passage of the outer ear
Retention
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Retromolar Pad
Temporal Bones
17. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth
Periapical
Sanitize
fissure
Autoclave
18. Join the bridge of the nose
Nasal Bones
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Sanitize
kull
19. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)
pulpotomy
Bioburden
Endodontics
Labial Commissure
20. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque
Tartar
alveolus
Radiolucent
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
21. 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.
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
Labii or Labia
Ceramic
Indirect Pulp Cap
22. Hard - white - translucent ceramic made by firing then glazing
cusp
Sealants
Porcelain
Tragus
23. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
Restorative
Radiolucent
Porcelain Veneer
Biologic Monitor
24. Microscopic leakage (bacteria) at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration
Occipital Bone
Post and Core
Microleakage
cusp
25. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance
Cured
pontic
Endodontics
oral pathologist
26. Projection of the temporal bone located just behind the ear
Mastoid Process
Pulpectomy
Cured
post
27. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone
enamel
Adhere
Vermilion Border
abscess
28. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
Galvanic
Endodontics
Incisal
Radiolucent
29. Material does not harden until it has been exposed to a curing light
Sterilize
Light Cured
prophylaxis
Parietal Bone
30. 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.
Interproximal
Distal
pulp
Labial Commissure
31. 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
Apicoectomy
Microleakage
Philtrum
Frontal Bone
32. 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.
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Maxilla
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
Root Canal Therapy
33. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
Mental Protuberance
Indirect Pulp Cap
Restorative
Tuberosity
34. Natural teeth of the dental arch
Parietal Bone
Retromolar Pad
dentition
Root Canal Therapy
35. To stick or glue two items together
Gold
Adhere
Sanitize
PFM
36. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.
mandible
Denturist
Facial
Labii or Labia
37. Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after RCT; provides retention for a 'coping' that replaces a lost tooth structure and retains crown.
post
Gold
Incisal
Ultrasonic Cleaner
38. Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip
Philtrum
Autoclave
Nasal Bones
periodontist
39. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
bicuspid
Occipital Bone
Radiolucent
40. 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
Periapical
prosthodontist
Use-life
Cured
41. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY
Labial Commissure
Microleakage
Tuberosity
Amalgam
42. Forms the back of the base of the skull
plaque
PFM
Occipital Bone
Broad-spectrum activity
43. Creates the prominence of the cheek
Zygomatic Process
Occipital Bone
pulpotomy
Nasal Bones
44. Bone surronding the teeth
Interproximal
aveolar process
Apical Foramen
Bioburden
45. Towards the tongue
Porcelain Veneer
post
Pulp Cap
lingual
46. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place
Porcelain Veneer
Onlay
Porcelain inlay or only
Pulpectomy
47. Denoting the area between two teeth
Interproximal
enamel
Indirect Pulp Cap
Temporal Bones
48. Used to examine the entire tooth (crown to root) and supporting bone. Able to see the whole tooth. Used for seeing abscesses.
Mental Protuberance
Microleakage
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
pulp
49. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
Occipital Bone
Direct Pulp Cap
WHMIS
Pulp Cap
50. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity
Apical Foramen
Ethmoid
Pulp Cap
Disinfect