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1. Ability to retain or hold something on place






2. Used to observe the inter proximal surfaces of the teeth. Includes the CROWNS of the mandibular and maxillary teeth. Used to see quads 2 & 3. Used to see inter-proximal decay and bone loss.






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






4. Used to examine the entire tooth (crown to root) and supporting bone. Able to see the whole tooth. Used for seeing abscesses.






5. The portion of a radiograph that is white or light. The whiter it is the lighter it will be. ( eg - teeth - fillings - crowns)






6. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.






7. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).






8. 1/2 of one dental arch






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull






13. Natural teeth of the dental arch






14. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






15. Denoting the area between two teeth






16. Instrument that loosens and removes debris bu sound waves traveling through liquid. It does NOT disinfect or sterilize






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






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






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






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






21. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






22. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity






23. Bone surronding the teeth






24. Round surfaces of the teeth






25. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






26. Join the bridge of the nose






27. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






28. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






29. To stick or glue two items together






30. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque






31. Lining of the oral cavity






32. Creates the prominence of the cheek






33. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






34. Divided into two sections - the cranium and the face






35. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






36. Farthest from the midline






37. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






38. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place






39. The natural opening at the end of the root.






40. 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)






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






42. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






43. Deep grooves or pits






44. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






45. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






46. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium






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






48. The part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; a fixed appliance






49. Soft tissue surronding the teeth - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth






50. Mixture of two or more metals







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