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






2. Biting surface of the two front teeth






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer






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






10. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






11. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






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






13. Natural teeth of the dental arch






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling ir with an inert material.






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Lining of the oral cavity






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






31. To stick or glue two items together






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






33. 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.






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






35. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






36. Bone like covering of the root






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. Known as the chin






45. Towards the tongue






46. Join the bridge of the nose






47. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






48. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






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