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






2. Bone like covering of the root






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






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






5. Known as the chin






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






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






8. Darker-colored border around the lips






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






10. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






11. Round surfaces of the teeth






12. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






13. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






14. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






15. 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)






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






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






18. Join the bridge of the nose






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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






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. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






34. Natural teeth of the dental arch






35. To stick or glue two items together






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






37. 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.






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






39. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)






40. 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






41. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






42. Forms the back of the base of the skull






43. Creates the prominence of the cheek






44. Bone surronding the teeth






45. Towards the tongue






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






47. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






49. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue






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