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Dentistry
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1. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth
Pulpectomy
Periapical
Mandible
WHMIS
2. A bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
Unerupted tooth
Restorative
Galvanic
alveolus
3. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
Periapical
Distal
Pulp Cap
Broad-spectrum activity
4. Farthest from the midline
Tragus
Distal
Cured
Denturist
5. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Sphenoid Bone
pulpotomy
Disinfect
Microleakage
6. Mixture of two or more metals
Retention
Alloy
Mental Protuberance
Onlay
7. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together
Galvanic
Porcelain Veneer
Tragus
Sphenoid Bone
8. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
Root Canal Therapy
Frontal Bone
Indirect Pulp Cap
Sealants
9. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone
prothesis
prosthodontist
abscess
Cephalometric film Radiograph (Ceph)
10. Microscopic leakage (bacteria) at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration
Distal
Microleakage
plaque
Mandible
11. 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
prosthodontist
Apicoectomy
Sphenoid Bone
plaque
12. The portion of a radiograph that is white or light. The whiter it is the lighter it will be. ( eg - teeth - fillings - crowns)
Porcelain Veneer
prosthodontist
Retromolar Pad
Radiopaque
13. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril
Ala
Restorative
Facial
alveolar bone
14. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium
Parietal Bone
Ethmoid
mucosa
Pulpectomy
15. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull
Parietal Bone
Mandible
Tartar
alveolar bone
16. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process
gingiva
Frontal Bone
bicuspid
Cured
17. Creates the prominence of the cheek
Ceramic
Porcelain
palate
Zygomatic Process
18. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures
Interproximal
Denturist
kull
Periapical
19. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
Radiolucent
prosthodontist
Biologic Monitor
Parietal Bone
20. Duration of the germicidal solution is effective after it is prepared for use
Temporal Bones
Use-life
Esthetic
Incisal
21. Post to buildup and replace lost tooth structure and retain crown
alveolar bone
Esthetic
Post and Core
Vermilion Border
22. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease
mandible
prophylaxis
kull
Ethmoid
23. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Root
Interproximal
Radiolucent
24. 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.
Apicoectomy
Dentin
Tragus
post
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.
pulp
palate
Bioburden
Philtrum
26. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Light Cured
PFM
Porcelain
midline
27. Ability to retain or hold something on place
periodontist
Labial Commissure
prosthodontist
Retention
28. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY
Amalgam
Tuberosity
Galvanic
Vermilion Border
29. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance
Porcelain inlay or only
Esthetic
Gold
Restorative
30. To stick or glue two items together
Autoclave
Indirect Pulp Cap
Occipital Bone
Adhere
31. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
palate
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Dentin
Pulp Cap
32. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.
pontic
aveolar process
Mastoid Process
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
33. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together
Auto-cured
Sealants
Apicoectomy
Alloy
34. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms
Sanitize
Incisal
Adhere
palate
35. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Apical Foramen
pontic
oral pathologist
gingiva
36. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
pontic
cusp
Broad-spectrum activity
Tartar
37. Lining of the oral cavity
midline
Restorative
dentition
mucosa
38. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips
Post and Core
Broad-spectrum activity
Labii or Labia
Ultrasonic Cleaner
39. Forms the back of the base of the skull
alveolar bone
Biologic Monitor
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Occipital Bone
40. Forms the sides and the base of the cranium - each temporal bone encloses the ear and contains the bony passage of the outer ear
Retention
Philtrum
Temporal Bones
Incisal
41. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
bicuspid
Retromolar Pad
mandible
enamel
42. Bone like covering of the root
Apicoectomy
Cementum
Nasal Bones
prosthodontist
43. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)
Sealants
Bioburden
midline
Use-life
44. Divided into two sections - the cranium and the face
Sanitize
Esthetic
Philtrum
kull
45. Dentist specializing in oral diseses
bicuspid
oral pathologist
Unerupted tooth
inlay
46. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance
enamel
palate
pontic
Sanitize
47. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations
Gold
Bioburden
lingual
cusp
48. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
Retention
Restorative
Esthetic
Tartar
49. Bone surronding the teeth
Ala
Incisal
aveolar process
Disinfect
50. Biting surface of the two front teeth
Biologic Monitor
Incisal
Unerupted tooth
Cephalometric film Radiograph (Ceph)