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1. The most distal aspect of the maxilla






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






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






4. 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)






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






6. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






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






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






10. Ability to retain or hold something on place






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






12. To stick or glue two items together






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






14. Lining of the oral cavity






15. Soft yellow corrosive resistant metal used in making indirect restorations






16. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






18. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Forms the back of the base of the skull






26. 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.






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






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






29. Natural teeth of the dental arch






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






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






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






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






34. Tooth-cloured restoration made of porcelain - cemeted or bonded in place






35. Bone surronding the teeth






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






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






41. Creates the prominence of the cheek






42. 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.






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






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






45. Mixture of two or more metals






46. 1/2 of one dental arch






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






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






49. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






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