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1. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






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






3. Biting surface of the two front teeth






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






5. 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






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






7. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






9. Round surfaces of the teeth






10. Ability to retain or hold something on place






11. Creates the prominence of the cheek






12. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






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






15. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






16. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






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






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






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






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






21. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






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






23. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






24. Forms the back of the base of the skull






25. 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.






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






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






28. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






29. 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






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






31. An artificial body part






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






33. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. To stick or glue two items together






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






42. 1/2 of one dental arch






43. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






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






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






47. Used to treat a pulp that has been minutely exposed during a procedure while preparing a tooth






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






49. Farthest from the midline






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