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1. 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)






2. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






3. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






4. 1/2 of one dental arch






5. Forms the back of the base of the skull






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






7. 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






8. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed






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






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






11. The angle at the cross of the mouth where the upper and lower lip meet






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






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






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






15. Deep grooves or pits






16. Round surfaces of the teeth






17. Biting surface of the two front teeth






18. Towards the tongue






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






20. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth






21. Lining of the oral cavity






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






23. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp






24. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






25. 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.






26. Forms the forehead - part of the floor of the cranium and most of the root of the orbits






27. Major tissue composing teeth - covered by the enamel in the crown and a protective layer of cementum in the root






28. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations






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






30. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips






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






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






33. Natural teeth of the dental arch






34. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






36. Bone surronding the teeth






37. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. To stick or glue two items together






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






46. 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






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






48. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






49. Join the bridge of the nose






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