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Dentistry
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1. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gingiva
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
bicuspid
Gold
2. 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
Post and Core
Cementum
prophylaxis
3. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
palate
Dentin
Auto-cured
Esthetic
4. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
Sanitize
Restorative
Endodontics
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
5. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
Labii or Labia
abscess
Tragus
alveolar bone
6. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril
Ala
Porcelain inlay or only
enamel
pontic
7. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease
prophylaxis
Occipital Bone
Distal
prosthodontist
8. Known as the chin
Porcelain inlay or only
Periapical
post
Mental Protuberance
9. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium
Vermilion Border
Parietal Bone
WHMIS
Dentin
10. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together
Auto-cured
enamel
Distal
Radiopaque
11. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth
cusp
Direct Pulp Cap
pontic
prophylaxis
12. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone
Distal
abscess
Direct Pulp Cap
Biologic Monitor
13. Biting surface of the two front teeth
prothesis
Sanitize
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Incisal
14. Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip
Philtrum
periodontist
cusp
Mental Protuberance
15. 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
Onlay
aveolar process
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Porcelain Veneer
16. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Endodontics
Labial Commissure
17. Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling ir with an inert material.
Post and Core
Denturist
PFM
Root Canal Therapy
18. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
bicuspid
Microleakage
mucosa
Endodontics
19. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants
Adhere
periodontist
Distal
Dentin
20. 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
prosthodontist
Apicoectomy
Nasal Bones
Dentin
21. Farthest from the midline
Dentin
prothesis
abscess
Distal
22. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
Sterilize
Esthetic
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Broad-spectrum activity
23. Deep grooves or pits
aveolar process
Sphenoid Bone
fissure
Indirect Pulp Cap
24. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery
prophylaxis
Sealants
Ceramic
Use-life
25. Thin resin matierial bonded in the pits and fissures of thee for the prevention of decay
Endodontics
mandible
Sealants
Radiopaque
26. A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
alveolus
Apical Foramen
Porcelain
Dentin
27. 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.
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Apicoectomy
Sanitize
Onlay
28. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips
Esthetic
kull
Labii or Labia
oral pathologist
29. Towards the tongue
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
lingual
kull
Amalgam
30. Forms the forehead - part of the floor of the cranium and most of the root of the orbits
Frontal Bone
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Adhere
Gold
31. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Auto-cured
PFM
enamel
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
32. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull
Sphenoid Bone
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Mandible
Labial Commissure
33. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place
Post and Core
Porcelain Veneer
Bioburden
Porcelain inlay or only
34. Denoting the area between two teeth
Mandible
Interproximal
WHMIS
Cured
35. The natural opening at the end of the root.
Apical Foramen
Dentin
oral pathologist
Mandible
36. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
Cured
kull
Root
Sealants
37. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms
gingiva
Sanitize
Ala
Ceramic
38. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Parietal Bone
bicuspid
Disinfect
Pulp Cap
39. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity
bicuspid
Light Cured
Cured
Ethmoid
40. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together
Galvanic
fissure
Mandible
Ultrasonic Cleaner
41. Darker-colored border around the lips
plaque
kull
periodontist
Vermilion Border
42. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body
enamel
cusp
mandible
Unerupted tooth
43. Duration of the germicidal solution is effective after it is prepared for use
Use-life
Autoclave
Philtrum
Broad-spectrum activity
44. Bone surronding the teeth
Adhere
Apical Foramen
aveolar process
Endodontics
45. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.
Biologic Monitor
Adhere
mandible
Temporal Bones
46. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
Occipital Bone
Retromolar Pad
Broad-spectrum activity
Esthetic
47. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull
Ceramic
Mandible
Gold
Dentin
48. Hard - white - translucent ceramic made by firing then glazing
Sterilize
Tuberosity
post
Porcelain
49. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Esthetic
Ceramic
50. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures
pulp
prosthodontist
Broad-spectrum activity
Denturist