Across
- 1. Restorative material with greatest polishability due to extremely fine filler particles.
- 6. Isolation barrier whose dark color improves contrast and operator visibility.
- 7. Conditioner applied to enamel/dentin to expose collagen network for micromechanical bonding.
- 11. Evacuation instrument that both retracts soft tissues AND reduces aerosol contamination.
- 13. Parotid-region saliva-control pad placed over the entry point of Stensen’s duct.
- 15. Mechanical retainer used to support a stainless steel band during Class II restorations.
- 16. Chemical additive that decreases blood flow at injection sites to extend anesthetic duration.
- 17. Rotary cutting instruments made of tungsten carbide for strength and long-lasting sharpness.
- 21. Term for the pressure of the heart at rest during cardiac filling.
- 22. Blood pressure measurement sounds produced as blood re-enters a collapsed artery.
- 24. Artery located alongside the larynx, commonly used during emergencies to assess pulse.
- 25. Category of anesthetic agents metabolized in the plasma rather than the liver.
- 28. Oral phenomenon caused when dissimilar metals create an electrical current in saliva.
- 29. Component of composite resin responsible for shaping the organic matrix.
- 30. Material property describing ability to resist surface indentation or abrasion.
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- 2. Handpiece attachment that receives latch-type burs and facilitates ergonomic intraoral access.
- 3. Restoration class involving proximal surfaces of anterior teeth WITHOUT the incisal angle.
- 4. Spray mechanism required to prevent thermal damage during cutting at high rotational speeds.
- 5. Small device inserted interproximally to secure a matrix band and prevent gingival overhangs.
- 8. Instrument designed to grasp and transfer small items into and out of the oral cavity.
- 9. Instrument classification used for procedures such as checking restorations and diagnosing caries.
- 10. Transparent matrix used to permit curing-light penetration during anterior restorations.
- 12. Term for tooth-colored veneers fabricated from porcelain and cemented onto the tooth.
- 14. First stage of cavity prep that establishes outline, resistance, and retention forms.
- 18. Debris layer left on dentin after cutting that must be removed prior to bonding.
- 19. Type of injection used when anesthetic must be deposited near a main nerve trunk.
- 20. Surface-wetting agent that chemically bonds resin matrix to filler particles.
- 23. Crystalline or glass particles added to composites to increase strength and wear resistance.
- 26. Part of the instrument connecting the handle to the working end.
- 27. Material used to seal dentinal tubules and prevent microleakage under some restorations.