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1. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






2. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






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






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






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






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






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






8. Bone surronding the teeth






9. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






10. An imaginary line running through the 'flattened out' arches - dividing the mouth into left and right arches- directly through the centrals






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






12. 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






13. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






14. Forms the back of the base of the skull






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






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






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






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






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






20. An artificial body part






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






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






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






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






25. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






26. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






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






29. 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.






30. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






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






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






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






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






36. Ability to retain or hold something on place






37. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.






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






39. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






40. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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






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






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. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process






45. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






47. Mixture of two or more metals






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






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






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