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1. Microscopic leakage (bacteria) at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration






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






3. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






4. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. To stick or glue two items together






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






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. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






13. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






14. 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)






15. 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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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






20. Mixture of two or more metals






21. Forms the back of the base of the skull






22. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






23. Towards the tongue






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






25. Bone like covering of the root






26. 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






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






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






29. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body






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






31. Biting surface of the two front teeth






32. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






33. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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






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






36. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






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






38. Natural teeth of the dental arch






39. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.






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






41. Creates the prominence of the cheek






42. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






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






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






45. 1/2 of one dental arch






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






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






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






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






50. Dentist specializing in oral diseses







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