Week 1 Flashcards
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Certified Dental T
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dental laboratory tech who has passed a written national exam and who performs dental lab services as specified by the dentist’s written prescription.
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Dental assistant
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oral healthcare professional trained to provide supportive procedures to the dentist and to patients.
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Dental equipment tech
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specialist who installs and maintains dental equipment.
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Dental hygienist
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licensed oral healthcare professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services
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Dental laboratory tech
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professional who performs dental lab services as specified by dentist’s written prescriptions. Most likely trained on job as apprentice
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Dental public health
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specialty that promotes oral health through organized community efforts
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Dental spa
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new trend in dentistry that treats patients to a variety of amenities in a spalike atmosphere
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Dental supply person
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representative of a dental supply company who provides dental supplies
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Dentist
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oral healthcare provider licensed to practice dentistry
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Detail person
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representative of a specific company who provides info concerning the company’s product
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Endodontics
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dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp
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Oral and maxillofacial radiology
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deals with the diagnosis of disease through various froms of imaging, including x-ray
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oral and maxillofacial surgery
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diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, upper jaw, and associated areas
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Oral pathology
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diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structures
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Orthodontics
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focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting, skeletal and dental problems
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Pediatric
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Concerned with neonatal and adolescent patients
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Periodontics
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Involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues
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Prosthodontics
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Provides restoration and replacement of natural teeth
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Four members of the dental healthcare team
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Dentist
Dental assistant
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technician
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None dental specialties
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Dental public health
Endodontics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology
Orthodontics
Pediatric
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
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Minimum length of education for dental hygiene
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2
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Minimum length of education for Ada dental assistant program
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1
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What is required before a dental lab technician can perform a task
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Written prescription of the dentist
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What type of tissue covers the oral cavity
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Mucous membrane
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What are the two regions of the oral cavity
Vestibule
Oral cavity proper
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What is the anatomical term for the gums
Gingiva
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What is another term for interdental gingiva
Interdental papilla
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What is the pear shaped pad of tissue behind the maxillary incisors
Incisive papilla
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What is the hanging projection of tissue at the border of the soft palate
Uvula
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What is the term for the upper surface of the tongue
Dorsum
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Ala
Winglike tip of the outer side of the nostril
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Angle of the mandible
The lower posterior of the ramus
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Angular cheilosis
Inflammation at the corners of the mouth that may be caused be nutritional deficiency of the B complex vitamins, but most commonly is a fungal condition
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Anterior faucial pillar
Anterior arch of the soft palate
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Anterior naris
The nostril
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Buccal vestibule
Area between the cheeks and the teeth or aveolar ridge
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Canthus
Fold of the tissue at the corner of the eyelids
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Filiform papillae
Threadlike elevations that covers most of the tongue
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Fordyce’s spots
Normal variations that may appear on the buccal mucosa
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Frenum
Band of tissue that passes from the facial oral mucosa at the midline of the arch to the midline of the inner surface of the lip
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Fungiform papillae
Knob like projections on the tongue
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Gingiva
Masticatory mucosa that covers the alveolar processes of the jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth (gums)
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Glabella
Smooth surface of the frontal bone. The anatomical part directly above the root of the nose
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Incisive papilla
Pear shaped pad of tissue that covers the incisive foramen
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Isthmus of fauces
The opening between the two arches of the soft palate
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Labia
The gateway to the oral cavity (lips)
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Labial
Angle at the corner of the mouth where the upper and lower lips join
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Labial frenum
Band of tissue that passes from the facial oral mucosa at he midline of the arch to the midline of the inner surface of the lip
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Linea alba
Normal variation noted on the buccal mucosa
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Lingual frenum
The thin fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the underside of the tongue
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Mental protuberance
Part of the mandible that forms the chin
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Mucobuccal fold
Base of the vestibule where the buccal meets the alveolar mucosa
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Mucogingival junction
Distinct line of color change in the tissue where the alveolar membrane meets with attached gingivae
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Nasion
Midpoint beta the eyes just below the eyebrows
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Nasolabial sulcus
The groove extending upward between the labial commissure and the nasal ala
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Oral cavity proper
The space on the tongue side within the upper and lower dental arches
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Parotid papilla
Small elevation of tissue located on the inner surface of the cheek
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Philtrum
Rectangular area from under the nose to the midline of the upper lip
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Posterior faucial pillar
Posterior arch of the soft palate
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Root (face)
Facial landmark commonly known as the bridge of the nose
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Septum
Dental dam material located between the holes of the pinched dam. Tissue that divides the nasal cavity into two nasal fossae
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Tragus
Cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear
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Uvula
Pear shaped projection at the end of the soft palate
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Vallate papillae
Largest papillae on the tongue, arranged in the form of a V
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Vermilion border
Darker colored border around the lips
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Vestibule
Space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks
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Zygomatic arch
The arch formed when the temporal process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
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What are the two sets of teeth people have in their lifetime
Primary dentition
Permanent dentition
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How many teeth are in each dentition
Primary 20
Permanent 32
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What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches
Quadrants
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What are the terms for the front teeth and back teeth
Anterior
Posterior
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What are the four types of teeth
Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars
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Which tooth is referred to as the cornerstone of the dental arch
Canine
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What are the five surfaces of the teeth
Facial
Lingual
Occlusal
Mesial
Distal
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What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth
Proximal surface
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What is the area where adjacent teeth physically touch
Contact area
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What is the term of the triangular space toward the Gingiva between adjacent teeth
Embrasure
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What is the term for the junction of the two tooth surfaces
Line angle
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What is the name for the third of the tooth nearest the end of the root
Apical third
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What is the name for the position of the teeth when they are in chewing movements
Functional occlusion
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What is the term for teeth that are in poor occlusions
Malocclusion
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What is the name for the curve of the occlusal plane
Curve of spee
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What two types of bacteria primarily cause dental caries
Mutans streptococci
Lactobacilli
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What is the soft, sticky bacterial mass that adheres to the teeth
Plaque
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What are the three factors necessary for the formation of dental caries
Susceptible tooth
Fermentable carbohydrates
Specific bacteria
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What is the term for rapid and extensive formation of caries
Rampant caries
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What is the term for caries that occurs under or adjacent to existing dental restorations
Secondary (recurrent) caries
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What is dental plaque
A soft mass of bacterial deposits that covers the tooth surface
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What is calculus
Calcium and phosphate salts in the saliva (tartar)
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The term periodontal disease includes both
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
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Periodontitis
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth
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How many basic types of periodontal disease have been identified by the AAP
Seven
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How is the severity of periodontal disease determined
Localized (<30% mouth affected)
Generalized (>30% mouth affected)
Assessment of amount of lost attachment (slight or early, moderate, severe or advanced)
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Which types of hepatitis are spread by exposure to blood
B, C, D
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How is HIV spread
Through sexual contact with an infected person and by needle sharing among drug users
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What tissues are affected by the West Nile virus
Brain and spinal cord
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What microorganism is used as the benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant
Tubercle bacillus
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What disease is also known as lockjaw
Tetanus
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What is a sign of the first stage of syphilis
Chancre (ulcerating sore)
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What is a pandemic
A global disease outbreak
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What type of instruments are more often referred to by number than by name
Pliers
Forceps
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What part of the instrument is located between the handle and the working end
Hand cutting instruments
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What are the four uses of the mouth mirror
Indirect vision
Light reflection
Retraction
Tissue protection
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What is the main feature of the working end of an explorer
Distinguish areas of calculus and decay
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What instruments make up the basic setup
Mouth mirror
Explorers
Cotton pliers
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What instrument is used to measure the sulcus of a tooth
Periodontal probe
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Caries
Tooth decay
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Caries risk test
Test for cariogenic bacteria
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Cavitation
Formation of a cavity or hole
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Demineralization
Loss of minerals from the tooth
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Early childhood caries
Decay in any primary teeth
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Fermentable carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose, lactose, and glucose
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Fluoride
Mineral used in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay
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Incipient
Tooth decay that is beginning to form or become apparent
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Lactobacilli
Bacteria that produce lactic acid from carbohydrates
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Mutans streptococci
Bacteria primarily responsible for caries
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Pellicle
Thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on tooth surfaces
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Remineralization
Replacement of minerals in the tooth
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Saliva flow rate test
Determines flow rate of saliva in milliliters per minute
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Xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva
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Xylitol
Ingredient in chewing gum that has an antibacterial effect against decay causing bacteria
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Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gingival tissue
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Periodontal
Referring to the periodontium
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Periodontium
Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth
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Perioscopy
Procedure in which a dental endoscope is used subgingivally
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Subgingival
Referring to the area below the gingiva
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Supragingival
Referring to the area above the gingiva
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Beveled
Characterized by an angle of a surface that meets another angle
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Blade
Flat edge of instrument sharp enough to cut
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Handle
Part of a dental instrument that the operator grasps
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Nib
Blunt point or tip
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Plane
Flat or level surface of the working end of an instrument
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Point
Sharp or tapered end
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Serrated
Having notchlike projections that extend from a flat surface
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Shank
Part of an instrument where the handle attaches to the working end
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Tactile
Having a sense of youth or feeling
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Working end
Part of a dental instrument that is used on the tooth or when dental materials are mixed
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Latent
Dormant
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Provirus
Virus that is hidden during the latency period
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Per cutaneous
Through the skin, such as a needle stick, a cut, or a human bite
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H5N1
A form of avian influenza virus
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Herpesvirus
Causes infections in humans, such as herpes, cytomegalovirus, chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis, measles, and Kaposi’s sarcoma
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Upper right quadrant (maxillary)
1-8
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Upper left quadrant (maxillary)
9-16
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Lower left quadrant (mandibular)
17-24
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Lower right quadrant (mandibular)
25-32
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3rd molars (wisdom)
1, 16, 17, 32
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2nd molars
2, 5, 18, 31
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1st molar
3, 14, 19, 30
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2nd pre molars
4, 15, 20, 29
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1st pre molars
5, 12, 21, 28
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Canines
6, 11, 22, 27
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Lateral
7, 10, 23, 26
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Centrals
8, 9, 24, 25
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Baby teeth
A-T
No 3rd molars
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Mandible
The bone which contains the lower teeth
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Maxilla
The bone which contains all the upper teeth ( upper jaw)
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TMJ
The moving joint between the mandible and maxilla which facilitates the opening and closing of the jaw
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Mental foramen
Opening in the mandible below the bicuspid area which allows a branch of mandibular nerve to exit and innervate the lower lip (numb the gums)
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Mandibular foramen
Opening on the medial side of the ramus which allows the nerve from the brain to enter the mandible and innervate the lower teeth
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Condoles
Pivoting ball of the ball and socket TMJ which allows the mandible to open
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Body
Part of the mandibular which is horizontal in an upright person and contains the teeth (chin)
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Ramus
Part of the mandible which turns vertically towards the skull and allows rotation of the mandible via the TMJ (jaw)
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Facial (tooth surfaces)
The outer surface of any tooth (next to the cheeks and lips)
Labial and buccal
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Labial (tooth surfaces)
Outer surface of anterior teeth
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Buccal (teeth surfaces)
Outer surface of posterior teeth
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Palatal (teeth surfaces)
On upper teeth on the palatal side (arch)
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Lingual (teeth surfaces)
On lower teeth next to the tongue
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Mesial (tooth surfaces)
The surface of the tooth facing forward, towards the anterior of the mouth
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Distal (tooth surfaces)
The surface of the tooth facing towards the back/posterior of the mouth
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Occlusal (tooth surfaces)
Chewing surface of posterior teeth ( molars and pre molars)
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Incisal (tooth surfaces)
Biting of anterior teeth (centrals, laterals, cuspids or canines)
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Angles classification
System developed by dr. Edward h angle to describe and classify occlusion and malocclusion
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Apical third
Division of the root nearest the tip of the root
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Buccolingual division
Lengthwise division of the crown in a labial or buccolingual direction, consisting of the facial or buccal/labial third, middle third, and lingual third
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Centric occlusion
Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth
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Cervical third
Division of the root nearest the neck of the tooth
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Concave
Curved inward
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Convex
Curved outward
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Curve of spee
Curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion
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Curve of Wilson
Cross arch curvature of the occlusal plane
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Deciduous
Pertaining to first dentition of 20 teeth. Often call baby teeth or primary teeth
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Dentition
Natural teeth in the dental arch
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Distoclusion
A class 2 in which the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes (by more than the width of a premolar) Mesial to the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar
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Interproximal surface
Area between adjacent tooth surfaces
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Labioversion
The inclination of the teeth to extend facially beyond the normal overlap of the incisal edge of the maxillary incisors over the mandibular incisors
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Linguoversion
Position in which the maxillary incisors are behind mandibular incisors
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Masticatory
Chewing surface of teeth
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Mesioclusion
Term used for class 3 malocclusion
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Mesiodistal division
Lengthwise division of the crown in a mesiodistal (front to back) direction, consisting of the Mesial third, middle thirds, distal third
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Middle third
Division of the root in the middle
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Mixed dentition
Mixture of permanent teeth and primary teeth that occurs until all primary teeth have been lost between age 6 to 12
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Neutroclusion
An ideal mesiodistal relationship between the jaws and the dental arches
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Occlusion
The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions
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Occlusocervical division
Crosswise division of the crown that is parallel to the occlusal or incisal surface, consisting the occlusal third, middle third, and cervical third
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Point angle
Angle formed by the junction of three surfaces
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Sextant
One sixth of the dentition
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Succedaneous
Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth
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Primary teeth
No 3rd molar or premolars
