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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






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






9. 1/2 of one dental arch






10. Lining of the oral cavity






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






12. Bone like covering of the root






13. 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.






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






15. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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






17. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






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






20. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






22. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






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






25. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






26. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






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






29. 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






30. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






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






33. To stick or glue two items together






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Biting surface of the two front teeth






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer