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Dentistry
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health-sciences
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1. A cast or porcelain restoration involving the occlusal surface and one or more proxmal surfaces.
inlay
Root Canal Therapy
Tragus
mucosa
2. Towards the tongue
prosthodontist
enamel
Facial
lingual
3. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips
Labii or Labia
cusp
Galvanic
Direct Pulp Cap
4. 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.
post
Onlay
Gold
Post and Core
5. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
Indirect Pulp Cap
Pulpectomy
Autoclave
Root
6. The most distal aspect of the maxilla
Cementum
Tuberosity
Labial Commissure
Tartar
7. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium
Parietal Bone
plaque
alveolar bone
Auto-cured
8. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms
Tragus
Tartar
bicuspid
Sanitize
9. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)
inlay
Pulpectomy
Nasal Bones
Cementum
10. Material does not harden until it has been exposed to a curing light
Broad-spectrum activity
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Autoclave
Light Cured
11. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth
Pulpectomy
Microleakage
Incisal
Direct Pulp Cap
12. An artificial body part
Dentin
Esthetic
prothesis
Retention
13. Darker-colored border around the lips
Vermilion Border
Esthetic
Porcelain Veneer
abscess
14. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids
lingual
Bioburden
Interproximal
Broad-spectrum activity
15. Biting surface of the two front teeth
Frontal Bone
Incisal
Temporal Bones
WHMIS
16. 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.
Vermilion Border
Bioburden
Porcelain Veneer
pulp
17. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.
midline
mandible
Periapical
Autoclave
18. Forms the back of the base of the skull
Occipital Bone
Ala
Bioburden
Tuberosity
19. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System
Cured
Pulpectomy
WHMIS
prothesis
20. Soft - sticky white substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene
plaque
Parietal Bone
Tragus
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
21. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY
Amalgam
Broad-spectrum activity
Root Canal Therapy
Ala
22. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones
Use-life
midline
Parietal Bone
Maxilla
23. Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
pontic
Autoclave
alveolar bone
Ala
24. Creates the prominence of the cheek
Cementum
Zygomatic Process
Sterilize
prosthodontist
25. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks
Retromolar Pad
Onlay
Occipital Bone
Facial
26. 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
Porcelain
prosthodontist
Sanitize
lingual
27. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Microleakage
bicuspid
Disinfect
PFM
28. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth
Periapical
periodontist
Ala
Ultrasonic Cleaner
29. Join the bridge of the nose
midline
pulp
Bioburden
Nasal Bones
30. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
Biologic Monitor
Disinfect
Retention
Incisal
31. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)
Endodontics
Radiolucent
periodontist
Amalgam
32. Natural teeth of the dental arch
Labial Commissure
dentition
Ala
prosthodontist
33. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Disinfect
abscess
Autoclave
Vermilion Border
34. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
Pulpectomy
Dentin
alveolar bone
Periapical
35. Bone surronding the teeth
Unerupted tooth
prothesis
aveolar process
quadrant
36. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
pulpotomy
Radiopaque
periodontist
Retromolar Pad
37. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease
Adhere
prophylaxis
Ala
palate
38. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
Pulp Cap
Retention
Broad-spectrum activity
Vermilion Border
39. Mixture of two or more metals
Alloy
Ceramic
prophylaxis
Ethmoid
40. The natural opening at the end of the root.
Denturist
PFM
Apical Foramen
Indirect Pulp Cap
41. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body
alveolus
gingiva
enamel
Pulp Cap
42. A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue
Pulp Cap
midline
Endodontics
Adhere
43. Partial removal of the pulp tissue
pulpotomy
gingiva
bicuspid
Philtrum
44. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
mandible
Bioburden
Use-life
45. 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.
Panorex Radiograph (Pan)
Philtrum
Pulpectomy
Esthetic
46. Post to buildup and replace lost tooth structure and retain crown
cusp
Post and Core
aveolar process
dentition
47. 1/2 of one dental arch
Mastoid Process
quadrant
pulp
Zygomatic Process
48. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery
Ceramic
Sealants
periodontist
aveolar process
49. 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.
Onlay
Galvanic
prosthodontist
cusp
50. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
palate
WHMIS
bicuspid
Labial Commissure