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Dentistry
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health-sciences
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1. 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)
Microleakage
Sterilize
alveolar bone
Denturist
2. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
Facial
Biologic Monitor
Mandible
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril
Philtrum
Ala
Mastoid Process
Light Cured
4. 1/2 of one dental arch
Sanitize
lingual
Galvanic
quadrant
5. Forms the back of the base of the skull
Galvanic
Occipital Bone
PFM
Sterilize
6. A cast or porcelain restoration involving the occlusal surface and one or more proxmal surfaces.
Auto-cured
inlay
Unerupted tooth
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
7. 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
Ultrasonic Cleaner
fissure
midline
prosthodontist
8. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
Labial Commissure
Pulpectomy
prothesis
Indirect Pulp Cap
9. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance
prophylaxis
pulpotomy
pontic
lingual
10. Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling ir with an inert material.
Root Canal Therapy
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Use-life
enamel
11. The angle at the cross of the mouth where the upper and lower lip meet
Nasal Bones
Cementum
kull
Labial Commissure
12. A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
alveolus
fissure
lingual
Pulpectomy
13. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
palate
Pulpectomy
cusp
alveolar bone
14. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull
Distal
fissure
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Mandible
15. Deep grooves or pits
fissure
Maxilla
Facial
Use-life
16. Round surfaces of the teeth
cusp
prothesis
Use-life
mucosa
17. Biting surface of the two front teeth
Labii or Labia
Adhere
Incisal
mandible
18. Towards the tongue
Apicoectomy
Disinfect
Amalgam
lingual
19. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear
Tragus
Adhere
Bioburden
Porcelain inlay or only
20. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth
Porcelain Veneer
Apical Foramen
Periapical
PFM
21. Lining of the oral cavity
Radiopaque
Amalgam
Dentin
mucosa
22. Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
Autoclave
Amalgam
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Tartar
23. Specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
Endodontics
Ethmoid
prosthodontist
Autoclave
24. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks
Facial
quadrant
enamel
Use-life
25. 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.
inlay
pulp
Apicoectomy
abscess
26. Forms the forehead - part of the floor of the cranium and most of the root of the orbits
Galvanic
mandible
Frontal Bone
Alloy
27. Major tissue composing teeth - covered by the enamel in the crown and a protective layer of cementum in the root
kull
Dentin
Porcelain Veneer
Sanitize
28. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations
Parietal Bone
Gold
Temporal Bones
Pulpectomy
29. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
Sphenoid Bone
Porcelain Veneer
Labii or Labia
Pulp Cap
30. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips
Adhere
palate
Labii or Labia
cusp
31. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids
lingual
Mental Protuberance
Philtrum
Bioburden
32. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)
aveolar process
Pulpectomy
Facial
prothesis
33. Natural teeth of the dental arch
Post and Core
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Endodontics
dentition
34. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
Maxilla
Mastoid Process
Use-life
Broad-spectrum activity
35. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone
enamel
prosthodontist
abscess
Microleakage
36. Bone surronding the teeth
aveolar process
Adhere
bicuspid
Gold
37. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
Alloy
mandible
Restorative
dentition
38. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
Zygomatic Process
Broad-spectrum activity
Galvanic
Retromolar Pad
39. Duration of the germicidal solution is effective after it is prepared for use
post
Use-life
prosthodontist
Nasal Bones
40. Thin resin matierial bonded in the pits and fissures of thee for the prevention of decay
Sealants
palate
Root
cusp
41. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gingiva
Philtrum
prothesis
Porcelain inlay or only
42. The natural opening at the end of the root.
Parietal Bone
WHMIS
Tuberosity
Apical Foramen
43. 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.
Incisal
Biologic Monitor
Mental Protuberance
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
44. To stick or glue two items together
Temporal Bones
Occipital Bone
Adhere
Apicoectomy
45. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together
Auto-cured
prothesis
Root
Periapical
46. 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
Zygomatic Process
Porcelain Veneer
Endodontics
Bioburden
47. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures
gingiva
Tuberosity
mandible
Denturist
48. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY
Amalgam
oral pathologist
inlay
bicuspid
49. Join the bridge of the nose
inlay
Nasal Bones
pulpotomy
Bioburden
50. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity
Galvanic
Retromolar Pad
Ala
Ethmoid