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






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






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






4. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






5. Ability to retain or hold something on place






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






7. 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)






8. Deep grooves or pits






9. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together






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






11. 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.






12. Instrument that loosens and removes debris bu sound waves traveling through liquid. It does NOT disinfect or sterilize






13. 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






14. Bone surronding the teeth






15. Towards the tongue






16. 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






17. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






18. Forms the sides and the base of the cranium - each temporal bone encloses the ear and contains the bony passage of the outer ear






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






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






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






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






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






24. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






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






26. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






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






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






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






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






32. An artificial body part






33. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






34. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






35. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






36. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place






37. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






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






40. Darker-colored border around the lips






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






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






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






44. Bone like covering of the root






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






46. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






47. Forms the back of the base of the skull






48. 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.






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






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