Chapter 5

Question 1

Bridge

Answer 1

an artificial tooth or crown attached to the adjoining teeth

Question 2

Crown

Answer 2

a cap for broken or weak teeth

Question 3

Dental Assistant

Answer 3

a trained professional who assists a dentist and preforms both clinical and administrative work under dentist’s supervision

Question 4

Dental Hygienist

Answer 4

a trained professional who works under a dentist’s supervision and provides a wide range of dental services focused on preventing and treating tooth and gum disease and promoting good oral hygiene and health

Question 5

Dentures

Answer 5

dental appliances that replace missing teeth

Question 6

Oral

Answer 6

involving the mouth

Question 7

Oral Hygiene

Answer 7

keeping one’s mouth clean

Question 8

Periodontal

Answer 8

refers to the gums and bones that support the teeth

Question 9

Root Canal

Answer 9

the pulp-filled cavity in the toot of a tooth

Question 10

Endodontist

Answer 10

form of dentistry that’s concerned with diseases and injuries of the soft tissue inside the tooth