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






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






3. Natural teeth of the dental arch






4. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






5. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






6. Creates the prominence of the cheek






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






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






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






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






11. Denoting the area between two teeth






12. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






14. Deep grooves or pits






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






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






17. Darker-colored border around the lips






18. 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.






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






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






21. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






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






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






24. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






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






27. 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.






28. Projection of the temporal bone located just behind the ear






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






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






31. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






32. 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.






33. Farthest from the midline






34. To stick or glue two items together






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






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






37. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






39. Bone like covering of the root






40. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






47. Bone surronding the teeth






48. 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






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






50. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing