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Question 1

Malocclusion

Answer 1

Occlusion that is deviated from a class I normal occlusion

Question 2

Mandibular arch

Answer 2

lower arch

Question 3

Masticatory Mucosa

Answer 3

Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate dorsum of the tongue and gingival

Question 4

Maxillary Arch

Answer 4

Upper arch

Question 5

Midline

Answer 5

midsagittal line of maxillary and mandibular dental arches possessing teeth of ideal size shape and position

Question 6

Midsagittal Plane

Answer 6

Divides patients head into right and left sides. A light extends vertically down the center of the face to indicate this

Question 7

Mixed Dentition

Answer 7

A mixture of permanent teeth and primary teeth that occurs until all primary teeth have been lost.

Question 8

Molars

Answer 8

Have 4 or more cusps used for grinding and chewing up food

Question 9

Occlusion

Answer 9

The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions

Question 10

Palate

Answer 10

the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the nose and the mouth in vertebrates

Question 11

Pathogen

Answer 11

A microorganism capable of causing disease

Question 12

Periapical X-ray

Answer 12

A single exposure. includes one or more teeth and used to check the root

Question 13

Periodontium

Answer 13

structures that surround support and are attached to the teeth

Question 14

Permanent Dentition

Answer 14

32 adult teeth

Question 15

PID

Answer 15

Position Indicating Device on extension arm of the x-ray machine. directs the beam of the x-ray

Question 16

Pit

Answer 16

when two developmental grooves cross each other forming a deep area that’s too small for a toothbrush to clean

Question 17

Posterior

Answer 17

Toward the back

Question 18

Premolars

Answer 18

Bicuspids, cross between canines and molars

Question 19

Primary Dentition

Answer 19

first 20 primary teeth

Question 20

Pulp

Answer 20

part in the center of a tooth made up of living connective tissue and cells called odontoblasts

Question 21

Pulp Chamber

Answer 21

space occupied by the pulp

Question 22

Quadrant

Answer 22

1/4 of dentition

Question 23

Radiolucent

Answer 23

Appears dark or black on the radiograph. allows x ray to pass through with little to no resistance

Question 24

Radiopaque

Answer 24

appears white or light gray. more dense and allows radiation to pass through because it’s more resistance