Chapter 21, Terms and Dental Practice, page 640

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Infection and swelling of the soft tissue of the jawline.

Question 2

Amalgam

Answer 2

Mixture of metals or other alloys used as fillings.

Question 3

Braces

Answer 3

Appliances that straighten teeth slowly.

Question 4

Bridge

Answer 4

Fixed or removable dental restoration replacing missing teeth.

Question 5

Caries

Answer 5

Tooth decay.

Question 6

Cavity

Answer 6

Tooth decay.

Question 7

Dentures

Answer 7

Artificial replacement teeth.

Question 8

Drilling

Answer 8

Cutting of tooth structure and removal of the decayed area of a tooth with a small dental drill.

Question 9

Endodontist

Answer 9

Dentist who specializes in root canal work.

Question 10

Filling

Answer 10

An amalgam or other restorative material into a drilled space to prevent further tooth decay.

Question 11

Fluoride

Answer 11

Substance given as a topical application or mouthwash to prevent tooth decay.

Question 12

Full

Answer 12

Complete (set of dentures).

Question 13

Gingivitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the gums.

Question 14

Implant

Answer 14

Artificial replacement tooth that has an extension set into bone.

Question 15

Malocclusions

Answer 15

Abnormal closures of the top teeth in relation to the bottom teeth.

Question 16

Odontalgia

Answer 16

Tooth pain.

Question 17

Orthodontics

Answer 17

Dental specialty concerned with the correction and prevention of the irregularities in the placement and appearance of teeth.

Question 18

Partial

Answer 18

One or more artificial replacement teeth.

Question 19

Periodontist

Answer 19

Dentist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease.

Question 20

Plaque

Answer 20

Microorganisms that grow on the crowns and along the roots of teeth, causing decay of teeth and breakdown of gums.

Question 21

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Answer 21

Pain in the jawline due to dislocation of the joint.