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1. Known as the chin






2. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






3. Deep grooves or pits






4. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. Biting surface of the two front teeth






11. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






12. Bone like covering of the root






13. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






14. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






16. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






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






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






20. An artificial body part






21. A cast or porcelain restoration involving the occlusal surface and one or more proxmal surfaces.






22. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






28. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






29. Microscopic leakage (bacteria) at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration






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






31. An imaginary line running through the 'flattened out' arches - dividing the mouth into left and right arches- directly through the centrals






32. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed






33. Farthest from the midline






34. A tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch






35. Forms the back of the base of the skull






36. Round surfaces of the teeth






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






38. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.






39. An infection of a tooth - soft tissue or bone






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






41. Forms the forehead - part of the floor of the cranium and most of the root of the orbits






42. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear






43. Darker-colored border around the lips






44. Natural teeth of the dental arch






45. The gateway to the oral cavity also known as the lips






46. Bone surronding the teeth






47. 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)






48. 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.






49. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






50. Lining of the oral cavity