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






2. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. Natural teeth of the dental arch






7. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






8. Known as the chin






9. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






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






11. 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.






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






13. Bone surronding the teeth






14. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






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






17. To stick or glue two items together






18. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






19. Ability to retain or hold something on place






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






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






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






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






24. Deep grooves or pits






25. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






26. Bone like covering of the root






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






28. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






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






35. Creates the prominence of the cheek






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






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






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






39. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






41. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






43. 1/2 of one dental arch






44. Lining of the oral cavity






45. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants






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






47. Towards the tongue






48. Farthest from the midline






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






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