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- 3. An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part
- 6. Inert medication or treatment that produces psychological benefit
- 7. An infection of the
- 10. Teeth The six upper or six lower front teeth
- 11. crown Single structure that combines post core and crown
- 12. Non invasive relief of irritating conditions
- 13. Removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
- 18. Older brand name for local anesthetic, currently replaced by safer, more effective agents
- 20. (acronym)joint TMJ disorder Temperomandibular disorder; term given to a condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw
- 24. hairy tongue Elongated papillae on the tongue, promoting the growth of microorganisms
- 25. Dry mouth or decrease in the production of saliva
- 27. Common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw
- 30. Capsular cushion between temporomandibular joint and glenoid fossa
- 32. Process of shedding deciduoud teeth
- 35. ? dam Soft latex sheet used to establish isolation of one or more teeth from contamination by oral fluids and to keep materials from falling to the back of the throat
- 36. gas Nitrous oxide; odorless inhalation agent that produces relative analgesic
- 40. ? resection Removal of a portion of diseased root structure, rataining the natural tooth
- 42. Dental tool that uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to clean teeth
- 43. Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth
- 44. Record measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth
- 45. Surgery Lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structure
- 47. Dental auxillary who cleans teeth and provides patient education; administers local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and performs periodontal scaling
- 48. Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants
- 50. The tip of the root of a tooth
- 52. Extra tooth
- 54. Adhesive dental restoration technique; a tooth colored composite resin to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth
- 55. Gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue
- 56. Tooth decay or cavities
- 58. Resin Material composed of plastic with small glass or ceramic particles; usually cured with filtered light or chemical catalyst
- 60. Space between teeth
- 61. Grinding of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep
- 63. "Bad bite" or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth
- 65. Stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space; replaces one or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space
- 69. Older term for periodontal disease
- 70. Space between upper and lower teeth
- 71. root Partial root structure remaining in jaw extraction or fracture of a natural tooth
- 76. Persistent "nervous" grinding of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is awake
- 78. Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
- 81. ? maintainer Dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth
- 83. Insertion and temporary fixation of partially or completely avulsed tooth or teeth, resulting from traumatic injury
- 86. ? ejector Suction tube placed in mouth to remove saliva
- 87. anesthetic Ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface
- 89. surgeon A dental specialist who manages the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures
- 90. Inflammation of gum tissue
- 91. A soft or hard tissue sac, hard or filled with fluid
- 93. Describes the alignment of the upper or lower teeth
- 94. Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth
- 95. Complete removal of the pulp (common in children)
- 98. Specialist who treats injuries, diseases and infection of the tooth pulp (nerve chamber)
- 99. Removal of plaque and calculus from teeth, generally above the gum line
- 105. Juncture of two roots in posterior teeth
- 106. Removal of teeth
- 107. Hard tissue covering the portion of the tooth above the gum line
- 108. Artificial device replacing tooth root, may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge or denture
- 109. poor brushing technique or Bruxism
- 111. Wings Caries (decay) detection via x-ray
- 112. Study of the incidence of disease in a population
- 113. Gum tissue
- 114. The lower jaw
- 115. A state of pain relief, an agent lessening pain
- 117. Juncture of three roots in posterior teeth
- 119. Connection of two or more teeth so that they function as a stronger single structure
- 121. ? dentin Reparitive tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation
- 122. Mound on posterior teeth
- 123. Bite Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; a.k.a under bite or Class III malocclusion
- 124. (aesthetic) Dentistry Treatment performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty
- 125. An unfavorable systemic reaction to a foreign substance or drug
- 127. The upper jaw
- 129. Horizontal overlap of the front teeth
- 131. A drug that stops or slows the growth of bacteria
- 133. tongue Benign changes in the usual color and texture of tongue; does not require treatment
- 135. The tooth or teeth that support a fixed or
- 138. The production of dentures dispensed directly by lab techs
- 140. bridge
- 141. Vertical overlap of the front teeth
- 144. guard Acrylic applicance used to prevent wear and temporomandibular damage caused by grinding of the teeth during sleep
- 146. Partial or complete elimination of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is an example of local anesthetic; general anesthetic produces partial or complete unconsciousness
- 147. A tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed it correct position in the dental arch
- 149. Loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface
- 151. and drainage Surgical incision of an abcess to drain suppuration (pus)
- 152. - placement of dental composite resin restoration at chairside
- 153. Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removable prosthesis
- 158. fused to metal crown (PFM) Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance)
- 159. The temperomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the skull
- 160. The arrangement of natural or artifical teeth in the mouth
- 161. Process of teeth protruding through the gums
- 162. (acronym)Non sterodial anti inflammatory drug
- 163. Hard residue, commonly known as tarter, that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained yellow or brown
- 164. Partial or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, soft tissue, precluding the eruption process
- 165. camera A small video camera used to view and magnify oral conditions; images may be printed
- 166. Anesthesia Controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of pain sensation, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command
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- 1. Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay
- 2. A small defect in the tooth enamel; junction of four formative lobes of a developing tooth
- 3. The anticipated outcome of treatment
- 4. soft tissue or bone
- 5. Bacterial contamination of tissue exudate; pus
- 6. Inflammation of the pulp, common cause of the toothache
- 8. Common term for dental crown
- 9. injection Anesthesia of a nerve trunk that covers a large area of the jaw; a mandibular block injection produces numbness of the lower jaw , teeth and half the tongue
- 14. ? and root planning meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces
- 15. Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene
- 16. Mouth sore appearing whitish, often with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day duration
- 17. bridge A bridge that is bonded to the back of the adjacent teeth; requires minimum tooth reduction
- 19. abrasion Removal of teeth structure by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive, a relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic
- 21. Removable set of artifical teeth (can be partial or complete set)
- 22. Surgical removal of gum tissue
- 23. Denture that fits over residual roots or dental implants
- 26. Swelling of effused blood beneath tissue surface
- 28. Valley found on the surface of posterior teeth
- 29. Soft tissue infection causing extensive, hard swelling - a potentially dangerous condition requiring medical attention
- 31. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Artifical procedures employes by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage
- 33. Local anesthetic procedure effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the gum, allowing it to seep into the bone
- 34. Surfaces of adjoining teeth
- 37. ? glands Located under the tongue and in the cheeks to produce saliva
- 38. Instrument used for removal of teeth
- 39. Devices used by orthodontics to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment
- 41. Process of chewing food
- 46. Space Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position
- 49. Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown, may be acrylic, composite o porcelain
- 51. Teeth The first set of 20 teeth, usually called baby teeth
- 53. Cleaningof the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay
- 57. teeth Deciduous teeth
- 59. Device that retains a removable partial denture to stationary teeth
- 62. Crown for a front tooth, usually made of porcelain
- 64. Mold made of the teeth and soft tissues
- 66. Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis, maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prosthesis such as eyes, ears and noses
- 67. or model Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold
- 68. Resorption Decrease in bone supporting the roots of tooth; a common result of periodontal disease
- 72. Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
- 73. Dentistry Practice of gathering legal evidence for body identification or judicial issues
- 74. Thin plastic or porcelain veneer produced in a dental lab and then bonded to a tooth
- 75. dimension Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to teeth
- 76. Chemical or laser treatment of natural teeth for whitening effect
- 77. Indirect - filling made by a denta lab that is cemented o bonded into place
- 79. (Acronym) Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench mouth or Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking
- 80. Region at the end of the roots of the teeth
- 82. Partial removal of pulp tissue
- 84. maneuver Technique employed by rescuer for obstruction of victims airway
- 85. Acrylic restoration of denture base to compensate for bone loss
- 88. Dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
- 89. junction Meeting of thick, protective gingivial tissue around the teeth and the friable muccous lining of the cheeks and lips
- 92. Boney
- 96. Practice of dental extractions
- 97. Opportunistic fungal injection after administration of antibiotic; not uncommon in the mouth
- 100. Loss of tooth structure caused by a hard
- 101. Canal Dental pulp; the internal chamber of the tooth
- 102. Injury of bodily tissue due to infection, trauma or neoplasm
- 103. A most common filling material, a.k.a silver fillings containing approximately 50% of mercury, silver, tin, copper or zinc
- 104. Hard tissue that covers the roots of the teeth
- 110. Placing a natural tooth in the empty socket of another tooth
- 116. Sharp instrument used to detect decay on the surface of teeth
- 118. Bridge Fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end
- 120. Interface between a restoration and tooth structure
- 126. Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel
- 128. Bone The jaw bone that anchors the roots of the teeth
- 130. chamber The center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp
- 131. Loss of structure due to natural wear
- 132. Cement placed under a dental restoration to insulate the pulp (nerve chamber)
- 133. recession Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery
- 134. Removal of diseased tissue from a periodintal pocket
- 136. (acronym) Masters Academy of General Dentistry
- 137. Inflammation of the sinus cavity that may mimic dental pain
- 139. Increased blood flow; may cause dental sensitivity to temperature and sweets, may precede an abcess
- 142. Bad breath of oral or gastrointestinal origin
- 143. teeth 32 adult teeth in a complete dentition
- 145. Peroxide Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as a mouth rinse
- 148. Restoration of lost tooth structure with metal, porcelain or resin materials
- 150. Channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
- 152. Implant A titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dentak restoration or appliance
- 154. pathologist Dentist studying in the study of oral diseases
- 155. Log of dental or medical records
- 156. Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria
- 157. Lab produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth