chapter 12 Flashcards
1
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refers to inflammation of the dental pulp
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Pulpitis
2
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pertaining to within the tooth
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endodontic
3
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area around the root
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periradicular (peri-radicu/l-ar) tissues
4
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used to name the area around the apex.
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periapical
5
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state of tissue death
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Necrosis
6
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tissue is no longer vital, and damage is permanent and cannot be reversed
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necrotic
7
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state in which the tooth is loose within the socket and can be overly moved
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hyperextension
8
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decomposing and rotting pulp, causing a strong foul odor
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Putrefaction
9
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dental pain
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Pulpalgia
10
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painful response to factors such as cold, heat, and sweetness
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Hypersensitivity
11
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using the sense of touch to feel dental structures
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Palpation
12
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tapping, to hear the sound created
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Percussion
13
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ability to loosen and move a tooth within its socket
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Mobility
14
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passing light through dental tissue to disclose fractures
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Transillumination
15
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application of heat or cold, to assess sensitivity
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Thermal test
16
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scraping the exposed dentin, to determine presence of pain
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Dentin stimulation
17
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electrical stimulation to register sensitivity
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Pulp vitality test
18
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X-ray exam
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Radiograph
19
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inflammation around the tooth
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Periodontitis
20
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pus-containing sac
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Suppurative abscess
21
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inflammation around the cementum
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Pericementitis
22
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abnormal sac which contains a fluid or semi-solid material
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Cyst
23
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inflammation of cells in the subcutaneous (sub-cutane-ous) tissue or connective tissue
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Cellulitis
24
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inflammation of the bone
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Osteomyelitis
25
scraping of the tooth’s apex to removal abnormal tissue
Curettage
26
cutting into the dental pulp
Pulpotomy
27
surgical removal of the tooth’s apex
Apicoectomy or tooth resection
28
severing the root from the remainder of the tooth
Root amputation
29
surgical removal of one root together with related dentin and corona, in a tooth with more than one root
Root hemisection
30
removal of the tooth’s entire pulp
Pulpectomy commonly termed root canal treatment
31
‘numbing’ the area to prevent pain during the procedure
Anesthesia
32
to prevent damage to other teeth and maintain an aseptic field
Isolating
33
surgically removing the pulpal tissue and nerve
Extripation
34
removal of the necrotic pulp and cleaning/scraping out the area
Debridement
35
rinsing/cleaning the area with the use of chemicals and instruments
Irrigation
36
closure of the open area, with restorative material
Obturation
37
burnishing, polishing, and returning the tooth to normal function
Restoration
38
a barbed wire instrument to explore the canal, and remove the pulp
Broach
39
drill-type instrument to enlarge the canal
Reamer
40
power-driven rotary instrument to enlarge the canal wider
Pesso Reamer
41
various shapes and sizes to smoothe and plane the pulpal canals
Files
42
various sizes to enlarge the canal
Drills
43
various sizes of small cones of absorbent paper used to dry the site, or transport medication to the area
Paper points
44
rotary instruments to shape the form of the canal
Burs and stones
45
rubber band attached to instruments to determine/recall the depth of the canal
Stopper
46
tapered instrument for inserting the filling materia
Root canal spreader
47
tapered instrument for pressing gutta-percha points into the canal
Root canal plugger
48
similar to the root canal plugger, instrument to pack down the unset material into the canal
Root canal condenser
49
flexible spiral wire to apply filling into the canal
Lentulo
50
has an end onto which a needle can be accommodated, and secured with a twisting motion
Luer-loc syringe
51
small tapered cones of gutta-percha (coagulated juice from a tree, that has protecting and sealing properties) used to fill the canal
Gutta-percha points
52
pure silver cone shapes used to occlude the canal
Silver points
53
pastes and fillers that are used to close the canal
Cements
54
chemical mixture that softens dental walls
Chelator
55
chemical agent that absorbs moisture
Desiccant
56
loose tooth as a result of a direct blow
Concussion
57
partially dislocated tooth
Subluxation
58
partial displacement with the tooth’s apex which is angled laterally (to the side of the tooth)
Lateral luxation
59
the tooth can be partially forced out of its socket, with movement seen toward the tooth’s occlusal surface
Extruded luxation
60
tooth is completely separated and dislodged from the socket
Avulsion
61
any part of the tooth that has broken
Fracture
62
Why are submaterials used as insulation?
a) to protect against stress and jolts
b) to encourage dentin growth
c) tocoat the crown
d) to retain metal pins
a
63
. The mylar strip is used ____
a) on anterior teeth
b) when submaterials require bonding
c) to mix restorative materials
d) to cement restorative materials
a
64
The luting agent ____
a) fastens to restorative material
b) maintains embrasure
c) is a final restorative laminate
d) is applied directly on the carious lesion
a
65
Why is debridement required prior to restoring a tooth?
a) to remove the carious lesion
b) to isolate the tooth
c) to encourage dentin growth
d) to coat the tooth
a
66
The agent that is blended into a uniform mixture/composition is ____
a) iso-sept-ous
b) albu-bio-form
c) pan-sial/o-stat-ic
d) homo-gen-ous
d
67
To evaluate occlusal surface contacts after restoration
a) mylar strip matrices are inserted
b) a laminating agent is luted
c) restorative material is burnished
d) articulating paper is used and assessed
d
68
. What does mulling refer to?
a) smoothing and burnishing the amalgam
b) applying very thin sheets of gold
c) mixing and kneading amalgam
d) applying cement to metals posts and pins
c
69
Determine if the following are submaterials or restorative materials
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amalgam ____ a) submaterial
liner ____ b) restorative material
varnish ____
veneer ____
gold foil ____
composite ____
acid etchant ____
bonding agent ____
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b,a,a,b,b,b,a,a
70
Prior to restoration, a tooth is cut and shaped to ____
a) isolate the tooth
b) insulate the tooth
c) enhance the restorative material’s hold
d) protect against heat and chemicals
c
71
During restoration, i the tooth does not retain its normal shape and gingival space is obstructed, ____
a) the gums will bleed
b) embrasure is not maintained
c) restorative material hardens too slowly
d) restorative material is well burnished
b
72
To improve esthetic appearance, laminate is normally applied to the
a) buccal surface of pre-molars
b) proximal surface of molars
c) labial surface of incisors
d) lingual surface of canines
c
73
Small objects will not be swallowed if the dental professional uses
a) debridement
b) a rubber dam
c) a matrix
d) cementation
b
74
Dental filling material that extends beyond the tooth's crown is called ____
overhang
75
Using force to pack restorative material is called ____
condensation
76
Another clinical term for amalgamation is ____
trituration
77
Why must the gingivae be isolated during a whitening procedure?
a) protects against chemical damage
b) ensures that saliva does not contaminate the apical surfaces
c) allows the materials to bond
d) prevents augmentation
a
78
Tissue grafting ____
a) is required for a dowel crown
b) is used with inlays
c) helps teeth bond
d) relocates tissue
d
79
What is used to construct most crowns?
a) metals and/or porcelain
b) amalgam
c) gels, pastes and liquids
d) matrices and laminates
a
80
Dental implants are ____
a) removable at will
b) permanently attached
c) constructed of amalgam
d) needed for jacket crowns
b
81
Gingival contouring is a form of ____
a) gingivoma
b) gingivicide
c) gingivitis
d) gingivotomy
d
82
The dowel crown ____
a) has a metal pin or post
b) is reserved for anterior teeth
c) must be desensitized
d) augments the gingiva
a
83
What does pocket depth reduction achieve?
a) elimination of space between gums and teeth
b) exposure of roots
c) insertion of posts and pins
d) veneer fusing with gold foil
a
84
Gingival augmentation is a form of ____
a) gingivostasis
b) gingivoscope
c) gingivoplasty
d) gingivoplegia
c
85
The crown usually reserved for placement over an incisor tooth is called the __________________ crown
jacket
86
The crown built solely of porcelain, without the use of metals is the __________________ crown
Procera
87
The metal used to build the majority of implant posts is _________________
titanium
88
When an implant and a bone are permanently united, the process called __________________ has taken place
osseointegration
89
Desensitizing gel is applied before tooth whitening
a) true
b) false
F
90
The shade guide is used to find a color shade that matches the natural teeth
a) true
b) false
T
91
Another term for an endosseous implant could be an intraosteal implant
a) true
b) false
T
92
. Indirect veneer application requires at least two visits
a) true
b) false
T
93
The onlay is cemented into the prepared cavity
a) true
b) false
F
94
A subperiosteal implant is supramandibular
a) true
b) false
T
95
When pulp tissue is necrotic, it ____
a) takes longer to heal
b) cannot be salvaged
c) contains plaque
d) should be burnished
B
96
If infection from pulpitis extends to the root ____
a) apical periodontitis can occur
b) the pulp will heal more rapidly
c) prosthodontics are required
d) stomatosialorrhaphy occurs
A
97
What does putrefaction refer to?
a) severe decay
b) piece or fraction of pulp
c) extripation
d) subluxation
A
98
Clinically, a loose tooth is called ____
a) avulsed
b) hyperextended or luxated
c) extripated
d) isolated or obturated
B
99
The professional using a broach is
a) removing pulp
b) inserting gutta-percha points
c) condensing restorative material
d) softening dental surfaces
A
100
What is a desiccant?
a) a smoothing agent
b) a filling agent
c) a drying agent
d) a polishing agent
C
101
What is pulpalgia?
a) pulp paralysis
b) pulp pain
c) pulp infection
d) pulp removal
B
102
On which tooth can a pulpectomy be performed?
a) canine tooth
b) incisor tooth
c) molars
d) any tooth
D
103
Which part of ‘osteomyelitis’ denotes bone?
a) osteo
b) osteomy
c) myel
d) itis
A
104
What is the function of the root canal spreader?
a) to enlarge the cavity
b) to explore the depth of the canal
c) to distribute restorative material in a cavity
d) to mix medication for a restoration
C
105
When palpating, the clinician uses his/her ____
a) hands
b) stethoscope
c) transilluminating light
d) sense of smell
A
106
The root canal plugger and condenser are used to ____
a) absorb moisture within the canal
b) pack material into the canal
c) debride the canal
d) shape and enlarge the canal
B
107
What is subcutaneous cellulitis?
a) inflammation of tissue cells under the skin
b) redness of the cells
c) inflammation of the skin’s top layer
d) inflammation of the tooth’s apical surface
A
108
Suppurative gingivitis is inflammation of the gums with ____
a) subluxation
b) a root amputation
c) the presence of pus
d) dental hyperextension
C
109
What is another term for pulpectomy?
a) pulp cavity
b) pulpitis
c) root abscess
d) root canal treatment
D
110
Why is a rotary bur used in root canal treatment?
a) to shape the canal
b) to remove decay
c) to remove the nerve
d) to clean out the cavity
A
111
On which tooth can a root hemisection be performed?
a) a molar
b) an incisor tooth
c) a canine tooth
d) any tooth
A
112
Irrigation refers to
a) condensing and burnishing
b) washing out the cavity
c) isolating the tooth
d) inserting absorbent points
B
113
What is luxation?
a) a loose tooth
b) dental cleaning
c) inserting a post
d) bite registration
A
114
Cold and heat are common factors that cause carious lesions
a) true
b) false
F
115
Silver points are used to irrigate a canal
a) true
b) false
F
116
Another term for pulpitis is odontitis
a) true
b) false
T
117
The thermal test assesses dental sensitivity
a) true
b) false
T
118
Gutta-percha points have sealing and protecting properties
a) true
b) false
T
119
A chemical mixture that softens the dental wall is called a _______________
chelator
120
The _____________ is a procedure that is commonly called a tooth resection
apicoectomy
121
The flexible spiral wire instrument is called the ________________________
lentulo
122
The rubber band that is used to determine canal depth is called the ____________________
stopper
123
Scraping away abnormal dental tissue is called _______________________
curettage
124
________________ is an examination technique that requires a keen sense of hearing
percussion
