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1. Bone surronding the teeth






2. Forms the back of the base of the skull






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






8. Posterior tooth with two cusps for tearing and chewing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Mixture of two or more metals






20. 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






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






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






23. Denoting the area between two teeth






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






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






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






27. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






28. Adjacent to the lips and cheeks






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






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






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






32. Capable of killing a wide variety of microbes






33. Creates the prominence of the cheek






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






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






36. 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)






37. 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






38. 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.






39. To stick or glue two items together






40. Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril






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






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






43. Farthest from the midline






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






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






46. Lining of the oral cavity






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






48. 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






49. Natural teeth of the dental arch






50. 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.