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1. A thin layer of porcelain - fabricated by a laboratory and bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure - close spaces - straighting teeth or change colour and/or shape






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






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






11. 1/2 of one dental arch






12. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






21. 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)






22. Join the bridge of the nose






23. 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.






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






25. Deep grooves or pits






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






27. Known as the chin






28. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. Towards the tongue






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






34. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






35. An artificial body part






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






37. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






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






40. Round surfaces of the teeth






41. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






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






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






44. Forms the lower jaw and is the movable bone in the skull






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






46. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






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






48. Creates the prominence of the cheek






49. 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






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