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






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






4. Darker-colored border around the lips






5. Creates the prominence of the cheek






6. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






7. A tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch






8. 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.






9. Deep grooves or pits






10. 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






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






12. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






14. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






15. Mixture of two or more metals






16. 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.






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






18. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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






20. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






21. 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.






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






23. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






31. A cast or porcelain restoration involving the occlusal surface and one or more proxmal surfaces.






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






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






34. Join the bridge of the nose






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






36. The portion of a radiograph that is white or light. The whiter it is the lighter it will be. ( eg - teeth - fillings - crowns)






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






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






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






40. Known as the chin






41. To stick or glue two items together






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






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






44. Duration of the germicidal solution is effective after it is prepared for use






45. Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling ir with an inert material.






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






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






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






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






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