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






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






3. 1/2 of one dental arch






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






5. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






6. Known as the chin






7. Mixture of two or more metals






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






9. Natural teeth of the dental arch






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






11. 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.






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






13. The natural opening at the end of the root.






14. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






15. 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.






16. 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






17. 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.






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






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






20. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Farthest from the midline






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






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






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






33. Forms part if the floor of the cranium - orbit and nasal cavity






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






35. Biting surface of the two front teeth






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






37. 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.






38. Upper jaw that consists of two maxillary bones






39. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






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






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






42. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth






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






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






45. Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure






46. Bone surronding the teeth






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






48. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






50. Lining of the oral cavity