Ch.1 Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
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Define introduce (2)

A
  • to give entrance to a person into a place

- put something in a place

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2
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Define Introduction

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preparation to achieve what is necessary to get to the end of the purpose

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3
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Whats the greek word for clinic?

A

Klinike

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4
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Whats the greek word for diagnosis?

A

Diagnostikos

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5
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What is diagnosis?

A

-aim to identify disease based on signs and symptoms

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6
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Define materials

A

substance or combination of substances prepared for its use in dentsitry

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7
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Define instruments

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Useful object/tool

helps in execution of interventions in dental clinic and lab

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Define dental equipment (2)

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collection of instruments + machines

-destined to help in office

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9
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What does ergonomy mean?

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  • ergo = work

- nomos = laws/rules

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10
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What is halitosis?

A

bad breath

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11
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What is xerostomia?

A

Dry mouth

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12
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What is hyperplasia?

A

increase in amount of cells

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13
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What is periodontics?

A

studies periodontal disease

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14
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What is prosthodontics?

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restores aesthetics and function

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15
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What is orthodontics?

A

correction of cranial dentofacial structures

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16
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What is restorative dentistry? (4)

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etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental caries

17
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What are the new specialties of dentistry?

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  • cosmetic
  • implantology
  • geriatric dentistry
18
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What is oral/maxilofacial surgery?

A

face, neck and craneofacial deformities

19
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Dental arches are divided into ___ quadrants following the….

A
  • 4

- interincisal medial line

20
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Adult: upper right quadrant?

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Adult: upper left quadrant?

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Adult: lower left quadrant?

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Adult: lower right quadrant?

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FDI numbering system? (adults)

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two numbers

  • 1st = quadrant (1-4)
  • 2nd= tooth # from 1-8
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FDI numbering system? (children)
two numbers - 1st = quadrant (5-8) - 2nd= tooth # from 1-5
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Children: upper right quadrant?
5
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Children: upper left quadrant?
6
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Children: lower right quadrant?
8
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Children: lower left quadrant?
7
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Zsigmondy nomenclature?
- draw a 90* angle corresponding to the quadrant - write the tooth # in this - adults = 1-8 - children = a-e
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Haderup method nomencalture?
- use + or - for upper/lower - place before number = left side - place after number = right side - tooth number: 1-8 or a-e
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Palmers universal nomenclature? adult
- tooth # 1-32 | - starts at third molar of upper right quadrant and ends at third lower right molar
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Palmers universal nomenclature? children
A-T | -starts at second upper right molar and ends at second lower right molar
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American dental nomenclature?
- First letter is L or R for left or right - Capital letters for adult, minor letters for children for the intial of the teeth - Number in upper or lower index to show if upper or lower and also which tooth -ex. LP^2 = second upper left premolar