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Dentistry
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health-sciences
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dentistry
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1. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.
WHMIS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Alloy
Cementum
2. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque
pulpotomy
post
Biologic Monitor
Tartar
3. 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
Apicoectomy
enamel
bicuspid
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
4. Material does not harden until it has been exposed to a curing light
Zygomatic Process
Auto-cured
enamel
Light Cured
5. To stick or glue two items together
Adhere
Pulpectomy
Vermilion Border
Auto-cured
6. 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.
post
plaque
gingiva
prothesis
7. Towards the tongue
Ala
bicuspid
prothesis
lingual
8. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants
Cephalometric film Radiograph (Ceph)
Unerupted tooth
Cementum
periodontist
9. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
Labial Commissure
Sphenoid Bone
Endodontics
pontic
10. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
Pulp Cap
Denturist
Nasal Bones
bicuspid
11. Natural teeth of the dental arch
aveolar process
Porcelain Veneer
dentition
Radiopaque
12. Thin resin matierial bonded in the pits and fissures of thee for the prevention of decay
Autoclave
Mastoid Process
gingiva
Sealants
13. The angle at the cross of the mouth where the upper and lower lip meet
alveolus
Pulp Cap
Labial Commissure
Ethmoid
14. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance
pontic
Broad-spectrum activity
Light Cured
Pulp Cap
15. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
Sterilize
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Indirect Pulp Cap
Apical Foramen
16. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks
prothesis
Use-life
gingiva
Facial
17. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together
Light Cured
Apical Foramen
Maxilla
Galvanic
18. Biting surface of the two front teeth
Light Cured
Cured
Interproximal
Incisal
19. Round surfaces of the teeth
cusp
Alloy
WHMIS
Radiolucent
20. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)
Bioburden
dentition
prothesis
Vermilion Border
21. Used to examine the entire tooth (crown to root) and supporting bone. Able to see the whole tooth. Used for seeing abscesses.
Ethmoid
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Indirect Pulp Cap
Ala
22. 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
lingual
prosthodontist
Porcelain Veneer
Ala
23. The portion of a radiograph that is white or light. The whiter it is the lighter it will be. ( eg - teeth - fillings - crowns)
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
Radiopaque
Amalgam
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
24. Major tissue composing teeth - covered by the enamel in the crown and a protective layer of cementum in the root
Distal
dentition
Gold
Dentin
25. Divided into two sections - the cranium and the face
Autoclave
Incisal
kull
midline
26. Lining of the oral cavity
mucosa
lingual
Sterilize
Mental Protuberance
27. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
lingual
Retromolar Pad
quadrant
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
28. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
prothesis
Cured
gingiva
Sanitize
29. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place
Porcelain inlay or only
Vermilion Border
Amalgam
Post and Core
30. Creates the prominence of the cheek
Zygomatic Process
Onlay
Porcelain
Post and Core
31. Partial removal of the pulp tissue
prothesis
pulpotomy
Apicoectomy
Tartar
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.
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Denturist
Periapical
Sealants
33. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process
Cured
prosthodontist
Mandible
mandible
34. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
PFM
pulp
Ethmoid
Porcelain
35. An artificial body part
Root
Incisal
prothesis
oral pathologist
36. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Disinfect
Denturist
Facial
Light Cured
37. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
pulpotomy
Facial
Root Canal Therapy
Pulp Cap
38. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity
pulpotomy
Ethmoid
Sanitize
Denturist
39. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
Amalgam
alveolus
Cured
alveolar bone
40. 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)
Apical Foramen
fissure
Sterilize
Nasal Bones
41. Ability to retain or hold something on place
Incisal
Sanitize
Use-life
Retention
42. The most distal aspect of the maxilla
oral pathologist
Ala
Tuberosity
Light Cured
43. Denoting the area between two teeth
prophylaxis
Broad-spectrum activity
Esthetic
Interproximal
44. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)
Unerupted tooth
plaque
Pulpectomy
Autoclave
45. Hard - white - translucent ceramic made by firing then glazing
Facial
pulpotomy
Porcelain
Denturist
46. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids
Porcelain inlay or only
mandible
Vermilion Border
Bioburden
47. 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
Porcelain Veneer
Auto-cured
Cementum
Biologic Monitor
48. 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.
Light Cured
Onlay
Adhere
Broad-spectrum activity
49. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.
Tragus
mandible
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Alloy
50. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth
Vermilion Border
Tartar
Direct Pulp Cap
prothesis