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1. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






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






3. Bone like covering of the root






4. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






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






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






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






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






9. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






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






11. To stick or glue two items together






12. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






13. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






14. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






15. Natural teeth of the dental arch






16. 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.






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






18. 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






19. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






26. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






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






29. Creates the prominence of the cheek






30. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips






31. Bone surronding the teeth






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






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






34. Biting surface of the two front teeth






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






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






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






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






39. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






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






42. 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






43. Ability to retain or hold something on place






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






45. 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)






46. A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth






47. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






48. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull






49. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations






50. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY