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Dental Terminology #1
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12th Grade
12/18/2008

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Chuck
Definition
a small metal cylinder found inside the head of the handpiece
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Fiberoptic
Definition
a light system that used special glass fibers called optical bundles to carry a source of light to the dental handpiece
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Rheostat
Definition
device used to regulate an electric current without interrupting the circuit of flow; is the source of energy needed to operate all dental handpiece
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Friction Grip
Definition
used with the air-turbine handpiece; is inserted into a special metal chuck in the head of the handpiece and may be secured by a wrench-tightening system
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Latch type
Definition
used with the latch type rotary system; uses a special notched-shank rotary system where it is held in the handpiece by a moveable latch
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Bur
Definition
the rotary instrument used in the end of a handpiece; used to cut, shape, finish, polish teeth, restorations, and dental appliances
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Four Handed Dentistry
Definition
describes the dentist and dental assistant working together as a team
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Dental Light
Definition
mounted in the ceiling or in the dental unit-used to illuminate the oral cavity; positioned 30-42 inches from the oral cavity
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Dental chair
Definition
designed to position the patient comfortably while providing the doctor and assistant with easy access to the oral cavity
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Supine
Definition
lying down position
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Air compresson
Definition
provides air pressure to operate the handpiece and air syringes on the dental unit
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Oral Evacuation System
Definition
uses water to provide the dental units with a suction action, used to remove particles, debris, and liquids from the oral cavity
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Assistant's cart
Definition
vary from office to offce- but usually contains the basic wquipment Drawers, air-water syringe, saliva ejector, high-volume evacuator, cuspidor
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Air-Water Syringe
Definition
Tri-flow; three-way syringe, provides air, water, or a combo of air and water for various dental procedures
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Saliva ejector
Definition
provides a constant, low volume suction to remove sliva from the mouth
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High velocity oral evacuator
Definition
high-volume, high-vacuum; used to remove particles debris, and large amounts of liquid from the oral cavity
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cuspidor
Definition
bowl or cup that can be used to allow the patient to expectorate (spit out) particles and water
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Doctor's cart
Definition
style and type of doctors' carts vary from office to office, contain air-water syringe, handpieces, and the foot controls
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Low speed handpiece
Definition
conventinal speed; used for dental caries removal and fine finishing work
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Contra Angle
Definition
used for cutting and polishing during dental procedures
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Prophylaxis Angle
Definition
attachment holds polishing cups, disks and brushes used to clean teeth on to polish restorations
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High Speed handpiece
Definition
ultra speed; used to do most of the cutting and preperation of the tooth during dental procedures; is water-cooled with a fine mist of water during use to reduce heat during use
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Barriers
Definition
many are available for use, include disposable plastic covers, baggies, plastic perforated self-sticking sheet wrap, and aluminum foil
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Patient napkins
Definition
drape; bid; used to protect the patient's clothing during dental procedures
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Modified Stillman method
Definition
used to stimulate and massage the gingiva in addition to cleaning the cervical third of the tooth
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Charters Method
Definition
stresses cleaning and massaging of the gingiva, especially in patient;s who have had periodontal surgury
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Neckchain
Definition
alligator clips- used to hold patient napkin in place
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Heavy utility gloves
Definition
used for all clean up procedures- sprayed with disinfectant and hung to dry following procedures
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Washed-Field Technique
Definition
use of water as a coolant during operative dentistry
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Retract
Definition
hold back away from the area of operation
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Plaque
Definition
soft sticky accumulation of bacteria and products of saliva, is responsible for the development of tooth decay and peridontal disease
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Dentrifice
Definition
used to conjunction with a toothbrush to clean teeth; most commonly as a toothpaste or powder; usually contains fluoride
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Dental floss
Definition
used to clean in between the teeth where the toothbrush bristles don't reach
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Periodontal Disease
Definition
#1 reason for tooth loss
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calculus
Definition
mineralized layers of plque
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Fluoride
Definition
helps in the reduction of tooth decay
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Systemic Fluoride
Definition
ingested into the body either by way of drinking water or by liquid or tablet from birth to 14
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Topical Fluoride
Definition
applied directly to developed teeth
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Sodium Fluoride
Definition
used during a series of four applications; administered to newly erupted teeth at age 3, 7, 10, and 13
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floss Holder
Definition
used by patient'sho lack manual dexterity o florr
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floss threader
Definition
used to guide dental floss under artificial tooth to clean the spaces; also used by patient's who have braces to allow the floss under the bands
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Perio-Aid
Definition
a device used to remove plaque at the gingival margin, has two angled ends where round toothpicks are inserted into either end
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Acidulated Phosphate fluoride (APF)
Definition
used in an aqueous solution, gel, or thixotropic form, reccomended to use it two times per year
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fluorosis
Definition
brown staining, caused by too much fluoride
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Stim-U-dent
Definition
a triangular wooden tip used to when there is a lack of interdental papilla
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Mottling
Definition
pitted enamel surfaces; also caused by too much fluoride
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Pit and fissure sealants
Definition
are indicated when there are deep pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth that are hard to clean. is a plastic coating placed over the deep pits and fissures
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Bass or Sucular
Definition
one of the effective methods of toothbrushing because it advocates cleaning along the gingival margin and the interproximal areas; a soft bristle brush is used to avoid damage to the gingiva
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Roll or rolling Stroke method
Definition
is recommened when concentration on cleaning the gingival sulcus is not of primary concern
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rubber-tipped stimulator
Definition
used on unhealthy gingiva, used to massage the diseased are to increase blood flow
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disclosing solution or tablets
Definition
used to stain dental plaque on the teeth following brushing
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Oral irrigation
Definition
when water is forced through an irrigation tip into interproximal areas to eliminate debris
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oral rinses
Definition
used as a breath freshener or as an aid to reduce bacteria in the mouth
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Stannous fluoride
Definition
used appoximately one to two times annually or more frequently if needed - preparation is highly unstable and a new solution has to be prepared each time
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Interproximal Brush
Definition
used when areas of the mouth are inaccessible or when there are open contracts; angled handle where a brush is needed
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