Terms In Class 1&2 Flashcards
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Kitchen dishwashers cannot be used to pre-clean instruments because they are not ____.
FDA approved
The ____ method of tooth brushing is generally recommended.
Modified bass
One of the most common dental diseases is ____.
Dental caries
The goal of preventative dentistry is to have a ____ mouth.
Healthy
The coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures is ____.
Dental sealants
A ____ is a coloring agent applied to the teeth to make plaque visible.
Disclosing agent
Flouride that is ingested and circulated through the body is ____.
Systemic fluoride
Fluoride that is applied directly to the teeth is ____.
Topical fluoride
During operative procedures ____ must be protected from dehydration and thermal shock.
Dentin
The upper jaw is called the ____.
Maxillary
Each tooth consists of a ____ and one or more ____.
Crown, root(s)
When an injection is given into the palatal area they can be extremely painful due to the underlying ____.
Bone
____ is when the upper and lower teeth come together in a manner that causes strain on the joints and surrounding tissues.
Malocclusion (Mal-o-cclusion)
The alveolar process only purpose is to ____ the teeth.
Support
____ is firmly bound to the tooth and the alveolar process.
Attached Gingiva
The ____ is a thin bony plate of the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity.
Hard palate
____ is when someone grinds their teeth together.
Bruxism
____ is the combination of several tissues that support the teeth.
Periodontium (perio-don-tium)
The soft inner structure of a tooth consisting of nerve and blood vessels is the ____.
Pulp
The portion of the tooth covered with enamel is the ____.
Crown
The portion of the tooth embedded in your gums and covered with cementum is the ____.
Roots
The tip of the tooths root where the blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth from the jawbone is the ____.
Apex
The bone that supports the teeth in their functional positions is the ____.
Alveolar process (Al-ve-o-lar)
A thin calcified tissue covering the root surface of a tooth is the ____.
Cementum