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1. Mixture of alloys with MERCURY






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






3. 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.






4. To stick or glue two items together






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






6. 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






7. Partial removal of the pulp tissue






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






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






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






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






12. 1/2 of one dental arch






13. Lining of the oral cavity






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






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






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






17. The process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms






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






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






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






21. Able to restore or bring back natural appearance






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






23. Workplace Hazards Materials Information System






24. Procedure of scaling and polishing teeth to prevent disease






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






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






27. Mixture of two or more metals






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






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






30. Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw






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






32. 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)






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






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






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






36. Dentist specializing in oral diseses






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






38. (PA) region at the end of the roots of teeth






39. Creates the prominence of the cheek






40. Forms the back of the base of the skull






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






42. An artificial body part






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






44. Farthest from the midline






45. Denoting the area between two teeth






46. Artistically pleasing and beautiful appearance






47. Biting surface of the two front teeth






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






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






50. Bone surronding the teeth