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Dentistry
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1. Hard covering of the crown of the tooth the hardest tissue of the body
plaque
enamel
Radiolucent
Dentin
2. The portion of the radiograph that is dark or black (eg - pulp - cysts - abscesses - caries)
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Radiolucent
Sterilize
Galvanic
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.
midline
Cementum
Onlay
mandible
4. Electrical current that takes place when two different metals come together
pontic
Incisal
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
Galvanic
5. The weekly monitoring using biologic indicators in each sterilizer
cusp
Sphenoid Bone
PFM
Biologic Monitor
6. Forms most of the roof of the upper sides of the cranium
Zygomatic Process
Ethmoid
Adhere
Parietal Bone
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
Ceramic
Pulp Cap
Temporal Bones
Periapical
8. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear
Root Canal Therapy
Mandible
quadrant
Tragus
9. Mixture of two or more metals
alveolar bone
Zygomatic Process
Autoclave
Alloy
10. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth
quadrant
Mental Protuberance
Indirect Pulp Cap
Periapical
11. Round surfaces of the teeth
Autoclave
Sealants
cusp
Retention
12. The most distal aspect of the maxilla
Direct Pulp Cap
Incisal
Tuberosity
Use-life
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
Ethmoid
Apicoectomy
Apical Foramen
Retention
14. Towards the tongue
lingual
Labii or Labia
abscess
bicuspid
15. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity
Incisal
Ethmoid
Apicoectomy
Ceramic
16. Procelain fused to metal crown - restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
prosthodontist
gingiva
PFM
lingual
17. Post to buildup and replace lost tooth structure and retain crown
periodontist
Post and Core
Maxilla
PFM
18. Forms the back of the base of the skull
Retromolar Pad
Occipital Bone
Amalgam
Ultrasonic Cleaner
19. Common term for dental calculus - a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surfaces taht attracts plaque
Retromolar Pad
Mandible
Tartar
Amalgam
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.
palate
Alloy
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
Zygomatic Process
21. Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
plaque
Autoclave
cusp
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22. Material hardens as a result of a chemical reaction of the material being mixed together
Tuberosity
Auto-cured
Periapical Radiograph (PA)
mucosa
23. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
Vermilion Border
Porcelain inlay or only
palate
Light Cured
24. Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions - removal of cysts and tumours and repair of fractured jaws.
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Zygomatic Process
cusp
Vermilion Border
25. Any visible organic debris - blood saliva and other body fluids
pulpotomy
Microleakage
Bioburden
Amalgam
26. Used for deep caries when there is a danger of exposing the pulp if all the carries are removed
fissure
palate
Sterilize
Indirect Pulp Cap
27. Any visible organic debris (eg - blood - saliva and other body fluids)
abscess
Sterilize
Bioburden
Indirect Pulp Cap
28. Farthest from the midline
oral pathologist
Restorative
Galvanic
Distal
29. Duration of the germicidal solution is effective after it is prepared for use
Root
Tartar
Amalgam
Use-life
30. To stick or glue two items together
Ala
Adhere
Ethmoid
Periapical
31. Reserved - or finished by a chemical or physical process
Philtrum
Cured
prophylaxis
Mental Protuberance
32. Instrument that loosens and removes debris bu sound waves traveling through liquid. It does NOT disinfect or sterilize
Radiopaque
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Light Cured
prothesis
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
Tartar
mandible
prosthodontist
Tragus
34. The bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
alveolus
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alveolar bone
Autoclave
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.
pulp
lingual
quadrant
dentition
36. Complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth)
Pulpectomy
dentition
kull
inlay
37. A tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch
Microleakage
Dentin
Zygomatic Process
Unerupted tooth
38. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance
Pulp Cap
Incisal
Onlay
Restorative
39. A lab tech who works directly with patients to fabricate dentures
midline
Cementum
Bite-wing Radiograph (BW)
Denturist
40. Deep grooves or pits
plaque
Unerupted tooth
fissure
Autoclave
41. Hard - brittle - heat resistant material such as clay; a type of material similar to the used in dishes of pottery
pulpotomy
Ceramic
Tuberosity
Radiopaque
42. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing
inlay
Periapical
Ala
bicuspid
43. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone of the skull. Capable of movement through the Temporomandibular Joint.
Autoclave
Cured
mandible
Retention
44. Ability to retain or hold something on place
post
quadrant
Restorative
Retention
45. Forms the anterior part of the base of the skull
dentition
cusp
Sphenoid Bone
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46. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance
periodontist
abscess
Esthetic
Onlay
47. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System
Periapical
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
WHMIS
Temporal Bones
48. An imaginary line running through the 'flattened out' arches - dividing the mouth into left and right arches- directly through the centrals
plaque
mucosa
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midline
49. Pad of tissue behind the last molar on the mandible.
Cementum
Retromolar Pad
Mandible
Porcelain Veneer
50. The process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Pulpectomy
Disinfect
Broad-spectrum activity
kull