Across
- 3. Crossed between composites and glass ionomers in characteristics and properties
- 7. Partial or complete loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness
- 10. Sedative drug administered directly into the patient's blood
- 11. The type of anesthesia that desensitizes the mucosa for a brief period
- 13. Arched metal joining the two jaws of the clamp
- 14. Main body of retainer
- 15. The part of the syringe that engages the rubber end of the cartridge
- 17. The absence of pain
- 19. Screw-like rod used to secure the band
- 20. Dentist proscribes the drug to be taken before the dental appointment
- 21. A drug that relieves pain
- 25. The part of the needle that attaches to the aspirating syringe
- 26. The internal opening of the needle
- 27. Part that expands to fit over the tooth
- 28. A state of calmness or process of reducing nervous excitement
- 30. The _____ grasp is used with the evacuation tip when working on the posterior teeth
- 31. Adjusts the size of the matrix band loop
- 33. Slots on the end of retainer that hold the matrix band
Down
- 1. The type of drug added to the anesthetic solution
- 2. Jaws actually contact the tooth
- 4. Tightens/loosens the spindle against the band
- 5. Holds ends in place in the diagonal slot
- 6. The part of the syringe that holds the cartridge
- 8. The most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry
- 9. Altered state of consciousness
- 12. Dam forceps attach to the clamp
- 16. May be used in pediatric dentistry
- 18. The type of anesthetic that produces a pain-free area
- 22. The type of injection is given near the main nerve trunk
- 23. The part of the syringe that attaches to the needle
- 24. With _______ instruments, the assistant will pick up the instrument from the tray near the end closer to the assistant
- 29. Intraosseous injections are place in the _____
- 32. The type of anesthetic that makes the patient unconscious when administered