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






2. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)






3. 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.






4. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together






5. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






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






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






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






9. Mixture of two or more metals






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






11. Round surfaces of the teeth






12. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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. Towards the tongue






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






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






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






18. Forms the back of the base of the skull






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)






28. Farthest from the midline






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






30. To stick or glue two items together






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






40. Deep grooves or pits






41. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery






42. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






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






44. Ability to retain or hold something on place






45. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull






46. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






47. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






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






49. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.






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