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Dental Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Most anterior point of the alveolar mandibular process






2. A mixture of phenols; can be used to treat root canals






3. Lesion of the mucous membrane not above skins surface






4. Agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels






5. Relating to the cutting edge of the anterior teeth - incisors or canines






6. A response of a part to stimulation






7. Involuntary gnashing or clenching of the teeth






8. A flexible spiral-wire insturments






9. Incomplete developement of any tissue or structure






10. Neurotic anxiety about disease






11. Pain






12. Restriction to a limited area






13. Muscular incoordination characterized by irregular muscle activity






14. Lack of special muscular coordination






15. Not susceptible to being dissolved






16. A measured movement






17. The contraction period of the heart






18. A liquid organic compound






19. Midline point at the anterior margin of the occipital foramen






20. Study of factors causing disease






21. Vibratory response to a frequency






22. A blemish in the radiograph that is not present in the roentgen image






23. A decrease in the size of a normal cell - tissue or organ






24. An artificial substitute for missing natural teeth






25. The which increases rapidity of action or function






26. A acid-base imbalance of the body






27. Mixing silver alloy fillings with mercury to produce amalgam






28. The fossa in the temporal bone in which condyles of the mandible articulate with the skull






29. To elevate.to move a tooth coronally






30. Pituitary gland






31. Accompanied by a hissing sound






32. A usually fatal disease of blood-forming tissues






33. Highest in rank; the source of authority






34. Inability to act purposefully due to selective damage to brain centers






35. The art of making dental restorations from fused porcelain






36. Elevation from the surface - usually of a bone






37. Not through the alimentary canal






38. The process of chewing food before swallowing






39. A device used to remove debris and fluids; an aspirator






40. Absorption of liquid






41. A salt of alginic acid






42. A membrane that quards the glottis duringduring swallowing






43. Inability to swallow






44. A device for giving artificial respiration






45. A large phagocytic cell






46. Pertaining to the lip






47. A tooth - root or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis






48. An inflammatory process that spreads through the tissue spaces






49. Wire inserted into a soft catherer or cannula to secure rigidity






50. The vocal apparatus of the larynx