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1. Towards the tongue






2. Denoting the area between two teeth






3. Material does not harden until it has been exposed to a curing light






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






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






6. Deep grooves or pits






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. Forms the sides and the base of the cranium - each temporal bone encloses the ear and contains the bony passage of the outer ear






12. Hard - white - translucent ceramic made by firing then glazing






13. 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






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






15. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants






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






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






18. 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)






19. Farthest from the midline






20. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body






21. Mixture of two or more metals






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






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






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






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






26. Bone surronding the teeth






27. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






29. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






30. Projection of the temporal bone located just behind the ear






31. 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






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






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






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






35. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






36. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






37. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.






38. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures






39. Shows the bones of the face and skull as well as the soft tissue of the face. Used for orthodontic - soft tissue profile and outside the mouth.






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






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






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






43. Round surfaces of the teeth






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






45. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






46. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids






47. An artificial body part






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






49. A thin layer of porcelain - fabricated by a laboratory and bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure - close spaces - straighting teeth or change colour and/or shape






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