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






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






3. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery






4. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process






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






6. Darker-colored border around the lips






7. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






9. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. Ability to retain or hold something on place






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






16. Mixture of two or more metals






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






18. Towards the tongue






19. 1/2 of one dental arch






20. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth






21. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).






34. 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.






35. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






37. 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






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






39. Round surfaces of the teeth






40. To stick or glue two items together






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






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






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






44. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth






45. An artificial body part






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






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






48. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






49. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place






50. 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