Terms In class 3&4

Question 1

____ is inflammation of the gums.

Answer 1

Gingivitis

Question 2

____ is made up of calcium and phosphate, salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to the tooth surfaces.

Answer 2

Calculus

Question 3

The ____ are structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.

Answer 3

Periodontium

Question 4

The area below the gingiva is ____ .

Answer 4

subgingival

Question 5

The area above the gingiva is ____.

Answer 5

Supragingival

Question 6

A ____ is deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal as a result of periodontal disease.

Answer 6

Periodontal pocket

Question 7

The specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of periodontium is ____.

Answer 7

Periodontics

Question 8

Movement of the tooth in its socket is ____.

Answer 8

Mobility

Question 9

A device used to rapidly remove calculus using high-frequency sound waves is an ____.

Answer 9

Ultrasonic scaler

Question 10

A dentist with advanced education in the specialty of periodontics is a ____.

Answer 10

Periodontist

Question 11

____ is the removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus and plaque.

Answer 11

Scaling

Question 12

____ follows scaling to remove any remaining particles of calculus and to smooth irregular areas of the root. surface.

Answer 12

Root planing

Question 13

Dental sealants are placed in the occlusal pits and fissures of ____ and bi-cuspids (premolars).

Answer 13

Molars

Question 14

____ are used to cover deep pits and fissures as a preventative measure against decay.

Answer 14

Dental sealants

Question 15

____ contamination is the main cause of sealant failure of etched surfaces.

Answer 15

Moisture

Question 16

HVE stands for ____ and is used with the saliva injector to suction to maintain moisture control.

Answer 16

High-volume oral evacuator

Question 17

When you etch the enamel how long do you leave it on for?

Answer 17

15 to 60 seconds

Question 18

If saliva touches the etched surfaces, you must re-etch for ____ seconds and rinse again.

Answer 18

5

Question 19

Once a sealant has been placed it must be light ____.

Answer 19

Cured

Question 20

You will need to have an ___ and ___ along with an applicator syringe or device in order to place the sealants.

Answer 20

Etching agent, sealant material

Question 21

What suctions will you use to maintain moisture control?

Answer 21

Saliva injector, HVE

Question 22

In preparation for a sealant you will need to use the ____ and prophy paste.

Answer 22

Prophy handpiece/ prophy cup attachment

Question 23

Tray set up for assisting in sealants, what hand piece will you need to have set up?

Answer 23

slow speed hand piece

Question 24

Once the tooth has been etched do not allow ____ to come in contact with the tooth until after the sealant is placed and evaluated.

Answer 24

Saliva

Question 25

If the tooth already has ____ present or has been previously restored a sealant cannot be placed there.

Answer 25

Decay

Question 26

Gingiva is commonly reffered to as the ____.

Answer 26

Gums

Question 27

____ is tissue at the base of the sulcus where the gingiva attaches to the tooth.

Answer 27

Epithelial attachment

Question 28

The ____ is the space between the tooth and the free gingiva.

Answer 28

Sulcus

Question 29

____ are dense connective fibers that connect the cementum with the alveolar bone.

Answer 29

Periodontal ligaments

Question 30

____ is an inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium.

Answer 30

Periodontitis

Question 31

____ covers the root of the tooth.

Answer 31

Cementum

Question 32

Periodontal diseases attack just below the ____ in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and it’s supporting tissues to break down.

Answer 32

Gum line

Question 33

___ is the primary factor in causing periodontal disease.

Answer 33

Plaque

Question 34

Calculus is commonly called ____.

Answer 34

Tarter

Question 35

Calculus is calcified deposits on the teeth that are formed by the continuous presence of dental ____.

Answer 35

Plaque

Question 36

When they take a measurement of the gingival sulcus it’s called ____.

Answer 36

Periodontal probing

Question 37

____ is a means of measuring the severity of gingival inflammation by the amount of bleeding observed during probing.

Answer 37

Bleeding index

Question 38

A ____ is used as a map to know which areas in the mouth have been infected with periodontal disease and how far the disease has progressed.

Answer 38

Periodontal chart

Question 39

A dental prophylaxisis is a ____.

Answer 39

Prophy

Question 40

A dental ____ is the complete removal of calculus, plaque and stain from the supragingival and unnattached subgingival tooth surfaces.

Answer 40

Prophylaxis

Question 41

___ are titanium screws that are surgically placed into the bone.

Answer 41

Implants

Question 42

should a healthy tooth have mobility?

Answer 42

A slight amount only

Question 43

what is the depth of a healthy sulcus?

Answer 43

1mm-3mm

Question 44

Periodontitis is the inflammation to the ____. It’s a serious gum disease that can destroy the jawbone/alveolar bone.

Answer 44

Periodontium

Question 45

An implant that is surgically embedded into the bone is a ____.

Answer 45

Endosteal implant

Question 46

The attachment of healthy bone to the dental implant is accomplished through ____.

Answer 46

Osseointegration

Question 47

A ____ is a clear acrylic template that is placed over the alveolar ridge to assist in proper placement of the dental implant.

Answer 47

Surgical stent

Question 48

The most common used metal in dental implants is ____.

Answer 48

Titanium

Question 49

An Implantologist, oral or maxillofacial surgeon, prosthodontist, and periodontist have received the training needed to place dental ____.

Answer 49

Implants

Question 50

Dental implants can last a ____.

Answer 50

Lifetime

Question 51

To evaluate a patient for implants, the dentist will commonly use a panoramic, tomogram, and/or a ____ radiograph.

Answer 51

Cephlametic

Question 52

Osseo means ____.

Answer 52

Bone

Question 53

An ____ is the component that attaches the artificial tooth to the endosteal implant.

Answer 53

abutment post

Question 54

Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than natural teeth because implants have a ____ surface.

Answer 54

Smooth

Question 55

____ help the dentist in planning the implant procedure.

Answer 55

Diagnostic casts

Question 56

____ is the specialty of dentistry that manages the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the apex of the tooth.

Answer 56

Endodontics

Question 57

Endodontic treatment provides an effective means of saving a tooth that otherwise would have to be ____.

Answer 57

Extracted

Question 58

When bacteria reaches the nerves and blood vessels, infection will result in an ____ which is a localized area of pus.

Answer 58

Abcess

Question 59

What does vital and nonvital mean?

Answer 59

Living and nonliving

Question 60

The ____ tooth is a system free tooth that the doctor will use to compare the relults of the tests to determine if the response of the tooth in question is normal or abnormal.

Answer 60

Control

Question 61

___ is inflammation of the pulp.

Answer 61

Pulpitis

Question 62

_____ is when the pulp is inflamed and irritated but able to repair itself.

Answer 62

Reversible pulpitis

Question 63

____ is when the pulp is inflamed, irritated and incapable of healing itself.

Answer 63

Irreversible pulpitis

Question 64

____ is the placement of calcium hydroxide over the exposed pulp.

Answer 64

Direct pulp capping

Question 65

____ is an endodontic procedure in which the coronal portion or the pulp is removed.

Answer 65

Pulpotomy

Question 66

____ is an endodontic procedure in which the complete dental pulp is removed.

Answer 66

Root Canal Therapy (RCT)

Question 67

The surgical procedure of removing an infected apex is called an _____.

Answer 67

Apicoectomy

Question 68

____ is indicated for a young permanent tooth to promote healing and simulate the producrion of reparative dentin.

Answer 68

Pulp capping

Question 69

A ____ acts as a guide during surgery to place the implants in the ideal location and at a precise angle.

Answer 69

Surgical stent

Question 70

____ implants are surgically placed into the bone and will osseointegrate.

Answer 70

Endosteal implants

Question 71

____ is the process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the implanted dental supports .

Answer 71

Osseointegration

Question 72

A ____ is screwed into the implant and sits below the gum line during the healing and osseointegration period.

Answer 72

Healing cap

Question 73

Three to ____ months is given for proper osseointegration.

Answer 73

nine

Question 74

The ____ and abutment screws are frequently made from titanium because of its compatibility with bone and oral tissues.

Answer 74

Implants

Question 75

The ___ crown is just like regular crowns and can be made out of a variety of metals or porcelains.

Answer 75

Implant crown

Question 76

The implant crown is made to precisely fit the ____ that is anchored to the implant.

Answer 76

Abutment screw

Question 77

Once the implant crown is ____ the patient cannot remove the crown.

Answer 77

Cemented

Question 78

The implant denture is an _____ that has attachments that precisely fit the cylinder that is anchored to the implant.

Answer 78

Overdenture

Question 79

The specialty of _____ surgery is focused on surgery used to diagnose and correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries, and defects in the; head, neck, face, jaws, hard tissues, and soft tissues in the maxillofacial region.

Answer 79

Oral and maxillofacial

Question 80

The oral and maxillofacial surgeon/OMFS (oral surgeon) is a dentist who recieved ___ additional years of postgraduate training in a hospital-based residency.

Answer 80

4 to 6

Question 81

The ____ extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted and has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with the forceps.

Answer 81

Forceps

Question 82

Most routine forceps extractions do not require placement of ____.

Answer 82

sutures

Question 83

A ____ extraction procedure is most commonly indicated when a patient will be recieving a partial denture, full denture, or implants.

Answer 83

Multiple

Question 84

The term ____ extraction is used when conditions require additional skill, knowledge, and instrumentation to remove a tooth.

Answer 84

Complex

Question 85

The extraction of an ____ tooth is a tooth that has not erupted.

Answer 85

Impacted

Question 86

A ____ indicates that the tooth is under the gingival tissue.

Answer 86

Soft tissue impaction

Question 87

A ____ indicates that the tooth is partially or totally covered by tissue and bone.

Answer 87

Hard tissue impaction

Question 88

A ____ is a process in which tissue is removed and examined to distinguish malignancies (cancerous) from other nonmalignant (noncancerous) lesions in the oral cavity.

Answer 88

Biopsy

Question 89

The 3 most common ____ procedures used in dentistry are:

1. Incisional biopsy
2. Excisional biopsy
3. Exfollative biopsy

Answer 89

Biopsy

Question 90

The term ____ refers to the act of stitching

Answer 90

Suture

Question 91

As a rule, if a ____ has been used, sutures will be placed to control bleeding and promote healing.

Answer 91

Scalpel

Question 92

____ are materials that dissolve and become absorbed by the body’s enzymes during the healing process.

Answer 92

Absorb-able sutures

Question 93

____ are usually removed five to seven days after surgery.

Answer 93

Non-absorbable sutures

Question 94

Postsurgical complictions- failure of the healing process can result in _____ also known as dry socket.

Answer 94

Alveolitis

Question 95

Dry socket is called _____.

Answer 95

Alveolitis

Question 96

Enamel consists of ____ crystals of hydroxyapatite (carbonated apatite) arranged in structural layers or rods.

Answer 96

Microscopic

Question 97

____ is the most highly mineralized tissue in the body and is stronger than bone.

Answer 97

Enamel

Question 98

Colonies of bacteria embedded in an adhesive substance are called the ____.

Answer 98

Pellicle

Question 99

Dental ____ is colorless, soft, sticky coating that adheres to the teeth.

Answer 99

Plaque

Question 100

____ is caused by a blow to the tooth or the jaw which can cause damage to the tissues surrounding the apex of the tooth.

Answer 100

Trauma

Question 101

_____ replaces one or more teeth in the same arch.

Answer 101

Partial denture

Question 102

____ replaces all the teeth in one arch.

Answer 102

Full denture

Question 103

Before placement of prosthestic, it is necessary to contour the alveolar ridge surgically to minimize discomfort with the use of _____.

Answer 103

Alveoplasty

Question 104

A removable partial denture receives its support and retention from the underlying tissues and remaining teeth that serve as_____.

Answer 104

Abutments

Question 105

Prosthesis can ____ function as well as the natural dentition being replaced.

Answer 105

Never

Question 106

The ____ is the cast metal skeleton that provides support for the remaining components of the prosthesis.

Answer 106

Framework

Question 107

The portion of the framework that directly supports and provides stability to the partial denture by partially encircling an abutment tooth is a _____.

Answer 107

Clasp (retainer)

Question 108

The ____ is the retainer on the partial denture.

Answer 108

Clasp

Question 109

An ____is supported in the mouth by tooth roots or implants.

Answer 109

Overdenture

Question 110

It is vital that a removable prosthetic is placed on top of an evenly contoured ____ ridge to aid in better mastication and fit.

Answer 110

Alveolar

Question 111

Some oral habits that may affect whether or not it is ideal for a patient to have a removable prosthetic includes; _____, grinding, and mouth breathing.

Answer 111

Clenching

Question 112

The ____ is designed to fit over the residual alveolar ridge and surrounding gingival area.

Answer 112

Base

Question 113

Denture teeth are____ and are made of acrylic or porcelain and designed to be retained in the acrylic base of the denture.

Answer 113

Artificial teeth

Question 114

_____ are full dentures that are supported by the bony ridge and oral mucosa plus two or more remaining teeth or implants.

Answer 114

Overdentures

Question 115

A ____ is accomplished by placing a new layer of denture resin over the tissue surface of the appliance.

Answer 115

Reline

Question 116

____ dentures are placed immediately after extractions of the patients remaining teeth and is the most commonly used denture.

Answer 116

Immediate

Question 117

The purpose of ____ is to have it accomodate the changes in the supporting tissues so the appliance can continue to fit properly.

Answer 117

Relining

Question 118

Assisting in a prophylaxis, what hand piece will you need for tray set up?

Answer 118

Prophy hand piece

Question 119

The RDH will use the ____ instrument to check pocket depths.

Answer 119

Periodontal probe

Question 120

The RDH will use the ____, curette, and cavitron to remove subgingival calculus.

Answer 120

Scaler

Question 121

To perform coronal polishing you will use the prophy handpiece with the ____ and _____.

Answer 121

Prophy cup, prophy paste

Question 122

The DR will use the ____ and ____ during the exam to detect any decay.

Answer 122

Mirror, explorer

Question 123

Generally it is recommended that patients complete a prophylaxis and exam once every ____ months and have bitewing radiographs ____ a year.

Answer 123

6 months, once

Question 124

The fluoride needs to be left on for ____ minute.

Answer 124

1

Question 125

The patient needs to be informed to not eat or drink for ____ minutes following a fluoride treatment.

Answer 125

30 minutes

Question 126

1. Update ____ history
2. Take needed ____
3. Notify the ____ that the patient is ready
4. ____ x-rays (if using film)
5. Once the RDH is done perform a ____
6. ____ all maxillary and mandibular contacts
7. ____ during exam
8. ____ treatment plan
9. Complete ____ treatment if needed

Answer 126

1. Medical
2. X-rays
3. RDH
4. Develop
5. Coronal polish
6. Rinse
7. Chart
8. Prioritize
9. Fluoride

Question 127

Two specific groups of ____ in the mouth that are responsible for dental caries are the mutans streptococci and the lactobacilli.

Answer 127

Bacteria

Question 128

____ are considered to be the major pathogenic (disease producing) bacteria and are found in relatively large numbers in dental plaque.

Answer 128

Mutans streptococci

Question 129

____ is a mineral in enamel that makes it easier for the tooth structure to dissolve.

Answer 129

Carbonated apatite

Question 130

The Enamel consists of microscopic crystals. The crystals are surrounded by water. The ____ in the enamel allows acid to flow into the tooth and minerals to flow out of the tooth.

Answer 130

Water

Question 131

____ are simple carbohydrates.

Answer 131

Fermentable carbohydrates

Question 132

The ____ in dental plaque feeds on the fermentable carbs found in a regular diet.

Answer 132

Bacterium

Question 133

____ is a dynamic ongoing process characterized by alternating periods of demineralization and remineralization.

Answer 133

Caries

Question 134

____ lesions occur when more minerals are lost from the Enamel than are deposited and can take months or even years to develop.

Answer 134

Carious lesions

Question 135

____ is the process of calcium and phosphate dissolving from the enamel. (Loss of minerals from tooth).

Answer 135

Demineralization

Question 136

____ occurs when fluoride, phosphate, and calcium are re-deposited in areas of the enamel which were previously demineralized. (The replacement of minerals in the tooth).

Answer 136

Remineralization

Question 137

___ is the formation of a cavity or hole in the mouth.

Answer 137

Cavitation

Question 138

Another name for tooth decay is ____.

Answer 138

Caries

Question 139

Usually rampart caries occur when the patient is taking certain medications after excessive and frequent amounts of sucrose or due to ____ also known as dry mouth.

Answer 139

xerostomia

Question 140

Abnormal dryness of the mouth caused by insufficent saliva is called ____.

Answer 140

Xerostomia

Question 141

Recurrent caries occur on the tooth surrounding a ____.

Answer 141

Restoration

Question 142

____ caries is decay that attacks exposed root surfaces.

Answer 142

Root caries

Question 143

____ caries are when a patient develops multiple incipient lesions in their mouth followed by the rapid development of cavitation.

Answer 143

Rampart caries

Question 144

A patient who develops decay rapidly that is widespread throughout the mouth is diagnosed with ____ caries.

Answer 144

Rampart caries

Question 145

____ dyes are special dyes used during operative procedures to determine if all of the decay has been removed.

Answer 145

Indicator

Question 146

____ is a fairly new device used to diagnose caries and reveal bacterial activity under the enamel surface.

Answer 146

Laser caries detector

Question 147

___ are useful in the detectoon of interproximal caries.

Answer 147

Radiographs

Question 148

When calcium and phosphate are dissolved from the tooth this process is called ____.

Answer 148

Demineralization

Question 149

The mineral in the enamel that makes the crystal easier to dissolve is ____.

Answer 149

Carbonated apatite

Question 150

The 3 factors that must be present for the formation of tooth caries are ____, _____, and ____.

Answer 150

Fermentable carbs, susceptible tooth, and specific bacteria.

Question 151

When decay is present under or adjacent to existing dental restorations is is called ____ caries.

Answer 151

Recurrent caries.

Question 152

____ caries occur in the pits and fissures (grooves) of the tooth.

Answer 152

Pits and fissure caries

Question 153

____ caries occur on the tooth in areas other than the pits and fissures.

Answer 153

Smooth surface caries.

Question 154

___ caries occur on any surface of the roots (below the enamel and on the cementum).

Answer 154

Root surface caries

Question 155

A soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacteria by-products is _____.

Answer 155

Plaque

Question 156

____disease affects the bone that surrounds the teeth. Progression of this diease leads to tooth loss.

Answer 156

Periodontal

Question 157

____ is a clinical sign of gingivitis.

Answer 157

Redness

Question 158

Once a patient has been treated with scaling and root planing they should return to the office every 3-4 months for _____.

Answer 158

Periodontal maintenance

Question 159

Periodontal diseases includes ____ and ____.

Answer 159

Periodontitis, gingivitis

Question 160

An _____ is the removal of a section of a questionable lesion for evaluation.

Answer 160

Incisional biopsy

Question 161

An ____ is a procedure in which cells are scraped for a suspicious oral lesion for analysis.

Answer 161

Exfollative biopsy

Question 162

____ radiographs show the crown, roots, apex and tissues surrounding the apex.

Answer 162

Periapical

Question 163

____ is the placement of calcium hydroxide over the nearly exposed pulp to encourage healing.

Answer 163

Indirect pulp capping

Question 164

A ____ test is ferformed by the dentist using his fingers to apply firm pressure to the gingival tissue above the apex of the root.

Answer 164

Palpation

Question 165

A ____ test is performed by the dentist using an instrument to tap on the incisal or occlusal surface of the tooth.

Answer 165

Percussion

Question 166

The success rate for dental implants is ____%.

Answer 166

90

Question 167

A strict ___ environment should always be maintained during a surgical implant procedure.

Answer 167

Sterile

Question 168

Once you dry the etched surfaces they should appear as a ____ ____.

Answer 168

Frosty matte

Question 169

When applying the sealant you need to be careful to not allow the sealant to flow beyond the ____ surfaces.

Answer 169

Etched

Question 170

When you cure the sealant each surface needs a ____ second exposure.

Answer 170

20

Question 171

Once the sealant has been placed you need to check the interproximal areas using floss to make sure there is no sealant material in the ____ area.

Answer 171

Contact

Question 172

A treatment room _____ should be completed before the patient is seated.

Answer 172

Preparation checklist

Question 173

The ____ zone is a non-traffic area where equipment, such as nitrous oxide, can be placed with the top extending into the assistant’s zone.

Answer 173

Static

Question 174

The ____ zone is where the instruments and materials are passed and received. (Over the chest and at the chin of the patient).

Answer 174

Transfer

Question 175

___ grasp- instrument is held similiar to a pen, held between thumb and index finger.

Answer 175

Pen

Question 176

____ grasp- instrument held in hand or palm.

Answer 176

Palm

Question 177

____ grasp- instrument held in hand or palm, thumb stabilizes/guides the instrument.

Answer 177

Palm thumb

Question 178

The ____ is accomplished with a minimum of motion involving movement ONLY of your fingers, wrist, and elbow.

Answer 178

Instrument transfer

Question 179

During a transfer, the ____ should not move the finger rest or their eyes from the treatment site.

Answer 179

Dentist

Question 180

Return the instruments to their ____ positions following their use making it easy to find them should they be needed again. Arranging them from left to right, in the sequence they are to be used.

Answer 180

Original

Question 181

Dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant will all utilize a ____ while working on a patient for stability, support while holding an instrument or handpiece

Answer 181

Fulcrum

Question 182

____ is used to view something with the use of a mirror.

Answer 182

Indirect vision

Question 183

An ____ is a dental function that is delegated to someone by the dentist.

Answer 183

Expanded function

Question 184

A ____ becomes a finger rest when holding an instrument or handpiece.

Answer 184

Fulcrum

Question 185

A ____ is used to hold a specific instrument or hand piece.

Answer 185

Grasp

Question 186

To ____ is to comment or entrust a specific assignment to another person.

Answer 186

Delegate

Question 187

By practicing ____ you can increase patient comfort, minimize stress and fatigue, and increase productivity in the dental office.

Answer 187

expanded functions

Question 188

The operator should be positioned ____ than the assistant.

Answer 188

Lower

Question 189

The assistant should be positioned ____ than the operator.

Answer 189

Higher

Question 190

____ is the area of dentistry involved in the replacement of missing teeth or tooth structure with a cast restoration that is cemented in place and cannot be removed by the patient.

Answer 190

Fixed prosthodontics

Question 191

A ____ is a dentist with an additional 3 years of clinical practice and research in the field of prosthodontics.

Answer 191

Prosthodontist

Question 192

____ (indirect restoration)are created by the dental laboratory technician from precise impressions of the prepared tooth.

Answer 192

Cast restorations

Question 193

____ are cast restorations that cover the occlusal surface.

Answer 193

Inlay cast restorations

Question 194

____ are cast restorations that cover at least one cuspid and the occlusal surface.

Answer 194

Onlay cast restorations

Question 195

A ____ is a thin shell of tooth- colored material that covers the facial surface of the tooth.

Answer 195

Veneer

Question 196

The ____ is created directly in the patients mouth and bonded to the tooth in only one appointment.

Answer 196

Direct veneer

Question 197

An ____ is fabricated in the dental lab on the basis of an impression taken of the prepared tooth. (Most common veneer).

Answer 197

Indirect veneer

Question 198

____ are most commonly placed to improve the appearance of anterior teeth.

Answer 198

Porcelain veneers

Question 199

Porcelain veneers may be placed when the patient has a large amount of decay on the ____ teeth that composite fillings cannot restore but isn’t widespread enough to need a crown.

Answer 199

Anterior

Question 200

A ____ (cast crown) covers the crown of an individual tooth.

Answer 200

Full crown

Question 201

A ____ is made when a tooth is extremely decayed or fractured and cannot be reconstructed with a more conservative restoration.

Answer 201

Full crown

Question 202

A ____ (PFM) is a full metal crown with outer surfaces covered with a thin surface of porcelain.

Answer 202

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown

Question 203

____ are made of titanium and titanium alloys that are pre-made and come in several sizes. The post is usually placed deep into the canal to provide strength and stability to the post and crown.

Answer 203

Prefabricated post and cores

Question 204

A (traditional) ____ is a prosthetic that is used to replace missing teeth. The bridge is cemented in place and cannot be removed by the patient.

Answer 204

Fixed bridge

Question 205

A bridge is described by the number of ____ involved.

Answer 205

Units

Question 206

If a bridge is replacing one missing tooth it is called a three-unit ____. (consisting of two abutments and one pontic).

Answer 206

Bridge

Question 207

A ____ is an artificial tooth, or part of the dental appliance that replaces a missing natural tooth.

Answer 207

Pontic

Question 208

When a bridge replaces more than one tooth, there is a ____ for each tooth being replaced.

Answer 208

Pontic

Question 209

When ____ are used, they are placed before the core build-up and then incorporated into the build-up material.

Answer 209

Pins

Question 210

____ may be necessary to add strength to the core build-up for the crown.

Answer 210

Pin retention

Question 211

If a tooth is _____ or had been treated endodontically; a post is placed into the pulp canal.

Answer 211

Nonvital

Question 212

A ____ is used if the tooth is vital.

Answer 212

Core buildup

Question 213

The core builup is a strong ____ material that supports the cast crown and provides a larger area of retention for cementation of the crown.

Answer 213

Composite

Question 214

Periapical radio graphs show the crown, roots, apex and tissues surrounding the ____.

Answer 214

Apex

Question 215

Procedural steps: Assisting in sealants

1. ____ the teeth needing sealants
2. Clean the ____
3. ____ and dry the teeth
4. ____ the enamel
5. ____ etched enamel (do not let saliva contaminate area)
6. ____ etched enamel
7. Apply the ____
8. ____ the sealant
9. ____ the sealant
10. Floss

Answer 215

1. Identify
2. Enamel
3. Isolate
4. Etch
5. Rinse
6. Dry
7. Sealant
8. Light cure
9. Evaluate

Question 216

____ biopsy is the complete removal of entire lesion or chunk plus some adjacent normal tissue.

Answer 216

Excisional biopsy

Question 217

To add retention to a non-vital tooth a ____ is placed into the pulp after root canal therapy.

Answer 217

Post and core

Question 218

A ____ impression is taken and used to fabricate a provisional crown or bridge,

Answer 218

Preliminary

Question 219

A ____ impression is taken and sent to the dental laboratory to fabricate a permanent crown or bridge.

Answer 219

Final

Question 220

____ temporarily displaces gingival tissue away from the tooth.

Answer 220

Gingival retraction cord

Question 221

A ____ has winglike projections that are bonded to the lingual surface of adjacent teeth and used to replace missing teeth, also known as a Maryland Bridge.

Answer 221

Resin- bonded bridge

Question 222

Fixed Prosthodontics is commonly referred to as ____.

Answer 222

Crown and bridge

Question 223

A ____ is a preformed post that is fitted into the canal of a non-vital and endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.

Answer 223

Cast post

Question 224

____ is an impression made for the purpose of diagnosis or the construction of a tray.

Answer 224

Preliminary impression

Question 225

An ____ covers the occlusal surface.

Answer 225

Inlay

Question 226

An ____ covers atleast one cusp along with the occlusal surface.

Answer 226

Onlay

Question 227

____ is a protective covering that is placed after a tooth has been prepared for an indirect restoration until the final casting is seated.

Answer 227

Provisional coverage

Question 228

A cast restoration is classified as having proper fit when it has good contacts, the ____ align the gums, and the height of the casting is in proper occlusion.

Answer 228

Margins

Question 229

____ is a term used for replacing or bringing something back to its natural appearance and function.

Answer 229

Restorations

Question 230

____ restorations cannot be reshaped or cared after completing several steps at the dental laboratory.

Answer 230

Indirect

Question 231

____ is a term used for an artistically beautiful appearance.

Answer 231

Esthetic

Question 232

____ are designed to maintain or restore function and keep the patient comfortable for a short amount of time,

Answer 232

Temporary restorations

Question 233

____ is a filling material that bonds directly to the tooth structure.

Answer 233

Composite resin

Question 234

____ is the ability to hold two things firmly together when they will not adhere to each other.

Answer 234

Retention

Question 235

____ is the type of ceramic most often used in indirect castings as it has strength, translucence, and the ability to match natural tooth color.

Answer 235

Porcelain

Question 236

It is essential that the tooth structure and the restorative material have the same rate of ____ and ____.

Answer 236

Expansion, contraction

Question 237

____ is a filling material that consists of numerous metals.

Answer 237

Amalgam

Question 238

____ is the force that causes unlike materials to adhere to each other.

Answer 238

Adhesion