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Phase 3 Final
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Dentistry
Graduate
01/05/2014

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Term
glutaraldehyde
Definition
a high level disinfectant that is registered by the EPA
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sporicidal
Definition
you will have to use a ______ product to kill bacterial spores.
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bioburden
Definition
blood, saliva, and other body fluids
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sodium hypochlorite
Definition
household bleach is commonly known as
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surface barrier
Definition
what is a fluid resistant material used to cover areas likely to become contamminated?
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sterilization
Definition
process that kills all microorganisms
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critical instrument
Definition
an item that is used to penetrate soft tissues or bone is classified as?
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biologic monitoring
Definition
also known as spore testing, it is the only way to determine whether sterilization has occurred.
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autoclave
Definition
instrument used for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure.
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diastema
Definition
a space between two teeth
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restoration
Definition
the use of dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit
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celluloid strip
Definition
clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary wall for the restoration of an anterior tooth
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wedge
Definition
wooden or plastic triangular device placed in the embrasure to provide the contour needed when a Class II lesion is restored
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aspirate
Definition
to draw back or to draw within
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overhang
Definition
excess restorative matieral that extends beyond the cavity margin
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veneer
Definition
thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface
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line angle
Definition
junction of two walls in a cavity preparation
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cavity
Definition
pitted area in a tooth caused by decay
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pontic
Definition
artifical tooth in a fixed bridge is?
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articulator
Definition
a device that simulates mandibular and tempormandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it
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alginate
Definition
irreversable hydrocolloid
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die
Definition
an accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth is called
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imbibition
Definition
absorption of water which causes swelling
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units
Definition
four teeth in a fixed bridge has four
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extrude
Definition
to push or force out
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provisional
Definition
temporary coverage made for crown and bridge prep is called
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inlay
Definition
a cast restoration designed for Class II cavity
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fixed bridge
Definition
dental prosthesis with artifical teeth fixed in place and supported by attachement to natural teeth
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prosthesis
Definition
fabricated replacement for a missing tooth
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syneresis
Definition
loss of water, causing shrinkage
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xerostomia
Definition
dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva
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relining
Definition
procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately.
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partial denture
Definition
removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch
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edentulous
Definition
without teeth
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mastication
Definition
chewing
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alveoplasty
Definition
the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of the tooth, generally in preparation for the placement of a prosthesis
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overdenture
Definition
full denture supported by two or more remaining natural teeth
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flange
Definition
parts of a full or partial denture that extends from the teeth to the border of the denture
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framework
Definition
metal skeleton of a removable partial denture
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full denture
Definition
prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch
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tori
Definition
abnormal growth of bone in a specific area
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curette
Definition
an insturment used to remove tissue from the tooth socket
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titanium
Definition
is a type of metal that is used for implants
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endosteal
Definition
implant surgically embedded into the bone
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alveolitis
Definition
another name for dry socket
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osseointegration
Definition
attachment of healthy bone to a dental implant
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circumoral
Definition
surrounding the mouth
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luxate
Definition
to dislocate a tooth is to _____ it?
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excisional biopsy
Definition
surgical procedure in which tissue is cut from a suspect oral lesion
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retractor
Definition
an instrument used to hold back soft tissue
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Rongeur
Definition
you use a ___ when you want to cut and trim the alveolar bone
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donning
Definition
to put on gloves
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elevator
Definition
an ____ is used to reflect and retract the periodontal ligament and periosteum
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hemostat
Definition
is used to hold or grasp items
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obtruration
Definition
process of filling a root canal
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hemisection
Definition
surgical separation on a multirooted tooth through the furcation area
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luting agent
Definition
cement type substance used to seal a surface is a
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pulpectomy
Definition
is a complete removeal of vital pulp from a tooth
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indirect pulp cap
Definition
is a placement of a medicament over a partially exposed tooth
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apicoectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the apical portion of the tooth through a surgical opening made in the overlying bone and gingival tissues
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exothermic
Definition
the release of heat from a chemical reaction
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debridement
Definition
to remove or clean out the pulpal canal is termed
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percussion
Definition
examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to assess vitality
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abscess
Definition
localized area of pus originating from an infection
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pulpotomy
Definition
removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth
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drug
Definition
a substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease
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gingivectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a diseased gingival tissue
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pharmacology
Definition
a branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and actions of drugs
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dose
Definition
a specified quantity of a drug or medicine
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prescriptioin
Definition
a written order for a specific drug
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mobility
Definition
to have movement
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gingivoplasty
Definition
surgical reshaping and contouring of the gingival tissues
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periodontal probe
Definition
used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets
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absorption
Definition
the process which the body takes in or receives a drug is known as
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crown lengthening
Definition
a surgical procedure to expose more tooth surface is called
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ultrasonic scaler
Definition
is a device used for rapid calculus removal
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Frankl Scale
Definition
designed to evaluate pt behavior
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furcation
Definition
the area between two or more root branches is the
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luxation
Definition
dislocation
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contour
Definition
o shape or conform an object
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symmetric
Definition
if it is balanced or even on both sides it is said to be
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papoose board
Definition
the restraining device that holds a pediatric pt. hands, arms, and legs still
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intrusion
Definition
displacement of a tooth into the socket as a result of an injury
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avulsed
Definition
torn away or dislodged by force
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detection
Definition
the act or process of discovering tooth imperfections or decay is called
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intraoral
Definition
within the oral cavity
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extrusion
Definition
displacement of a tooth from its socket as a result of injury is called
Term
diagnosis
Definition
identification or determination of the nature and cause of a disease or injurty throughout evaluation of a pt history and examination findings
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malocclusion
Definition
occlusion that is deviated from a CL I normal occlusion
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brachet
Definition
small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire to the teeth
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separator
Definition
a device made from wire or elastic and used to separate molars before fitting and placement of orthodontic bands
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cephalometric ?
Definition
an extraoral radiograph of the bones and tissues of the head
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arch wire
Definition
a contoured metal wire that provides force when teeth are guided in movement for orthodontics
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open bite
Definition
a lack of vertical overlap of maxillary incisiors, creating an opening of the anterior teeth
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chronic
Definition
persisting over a long time
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registration
Definition
act of completing forms by providing personal information
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assessment
Definition
process of making an offical evaluation of someone or a particular situation
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disinfectant
Definition

this chemical is used to reduce or lower the number of microogramnisms on countertops and dental equipment 

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