Chapter 7 Flashcards by Genna Klassen

imbalance of right and left facial structures

asymmetric

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inflammation of a salivary gland

sialoadenitis

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painful facial muscle twitching, commonly called trigeminal neuralgia

tic doulouroux

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sudden, temporary one-sided facial paralysis

Bell’s palsy

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some strokes result in one-sided deficit/drooping of face, mouth, and eye

CVA (stroke)

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can cause muscle tremor (syndrome)

TMJ syndrom

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abnormal-looking patches of skin in or on the mouth

oral lesion

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inflammation, redness of the fums

gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums involving periosteal tissues

periodontitis

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flow/discharge pus

pyorrhea

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collection of pus around periodontal tissue

periodontal abscess

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collection of pus around the apex of a tooth

periapical abscess

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inflammation around the tooth’s crown as it erupts through the gum

pericoronitis

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painful and highly inflamed gums with areas of necrotic tissue

ANUG

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inflammation of skin and connective tissue

cellulitis

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small quick-clearing oral ulcer, aka cancer sore

aphthous ulcer

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white patches on mucous membranes and/or throat

thrush

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watery-looking pimples that burst and crust over aka cold sore

Herpes simplex

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cyst under the tongue or on the floor of the mouth

ranula

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dry scales and fissures on the lip

ranula

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dry scales and fissures on the lip

cheilosis

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inflammation of the tongue

glossitis

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inflammation inside the mouth

stomatitis

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pertaining to white thin flaky plate-like patches that cannot be wiped off

leukoplakia

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new tissues that is abnormal, unusual

neoplasm

decay involving one tooth surface

simple cavity

decay involving two surfaces

compound cavity

decay involving more than two surfaces

complex cavity

beginning of decay

incipient caries

rapid decay progression, involving many teeth simultaneously

rampant caries

decay at a site where a cavity has previously occurred

recurrent caries

pain due to irritation or infection of the pulp

pulpalgia

inflammation of the pulp tissue

pulpitis or odontitis

wearing away of teeth from abnormal causes

abrasion

grinding of teeth

bruxism

chemically induced destruction of tooth

erosion

abnormal bony union of the tooth root area and the surrounding alveolar bone

ankylosis

loss of tooth structure at the gingiva, often secondary to aggressive brushing

abfraction

abnormal meeting of the upper and lower teeth

malocclusion

common impression material

alginate

teeth bite down into alginate resulting in every tooth causing a dent in the material

negative reproduction

copy or replica of the negative reproduction

positive cast

teeth bite down onto a commercial wax to determine tooth occlusion

bite registration

teeth bite down on inked paper to register tooth contacts

articulating paper

excessive fluoride intake

fluorosis

gel or liquid material applied to the prepared occlusal tooth surface to protect the teeth from caries

sealant

enamel repair by grinding down the deep clefts between cusps with the use of abrasive materials. Decreases the chances for bacteria to accumulate

enamoplasty

chemical-containing solution that is used to control/reduce plaque build-up

dental plaque rinse

especially when a thin skin-like film is noted in the mouth, solution

mouthwash

skin-like film in the mouth

pellicle

dye in tablet or solution form, placed on dental surfaces to visualize plaque, pellicle

disclosing agents

thread used to clean between dental surfaces and contact areas

dental floss

tips used to clean between teeth and into the gingival sulci

interdental picks

the tissue pockets around the teeth

gingival sulci

fragrant sticks to stimulate the gingivae

balsam wedges

What is brachyglossia? a) an infected tongue b) a discoloured tongue c) a short tongue d) a drooping tongue

What is mucositis? a) inflammation of oral tissue linings b) lack of tongue tissue c) swollen and fluid-filled lips d) red swollen gums

A structure that resembles a tooth is ____ a) odontoid b) periodontopathy c) odontopenia d) symdentiplegia

What is erythroplakia? a) white patches b) red patches c) yellow cysts d) bluish lips

. The positive cast is ____ a) the normal tooth formation b) removal of a negative reproduction c) a copy of a negative impression d) an abnormal positive reproduction

Unusually small lips can be called ____ a) microcheilic b) homeocheilar c) pancheiloplasia d) isocheiloform

Leukodontia refers to ____ a) crooked teeth b) large teeth c) white teeth d) missing teeth

Bite registration determines how well ____ a) the anterior and posterior teeth meet b) the molars and incisors meet c) the maxillary and lower teeth meet d) alginate has hardened

The tongue that is abnormally fused to the lower mouth is ____ a) ankylosed b) avulsed c) maloccluded d) eroded

A tooth being restored a second time has ____ a) incipient caries b) rampant caries c) recurrent caries d) matrix caries

What does the term pellicle refers refer to? a) inflammation b) soft gel c) alginate d) thin skin

Its suffix indicates that the term fluorosis is ____ a) a lack of fluoride b) the state of having fluoride c) fluoride formation d) small amounts of fluoride

What is glossitis refers? a) short frenulum b) tooth abscess c) large chin d) swollen tongue

A common material used in making dental impressions is ____ a) alginate b) amalgam c) matrix d) fluoride

What are sealants? a) gels or liquids b) soft amalgam c) hardened alginate d) fluoride treatments

Which of the following terms refers to an abnormally large lower jaw? a) gnathomegaly b) maxilloplasia c) polybuccoma d) mandibular stasis

A tumour around a tooth is called a ____

periodontoma

Suturing of the cheek is called

buccorrhaphy

The condition of excessive intake of fluoride characterized by enamel staining is called

fluorosis

Inflammation of a gland is called

adenitis

Persistent spasm of a masseter muscle is called

trismus

The procedures that requires abrasives to grind clefts between cusps is called an

enamoplasty

Decay of two dental surfaces on the same tooth is called a ____ cavity

compound

The term ____ refers to inflammation around an erupting tooth

pericoronitis

The clinical term for a canker sore is an ____ ulcer

aphthous

An abnormal tract connecting two surfaces is a _

fistula