DA 1/Class 1 Flashcards
Pear shaped projection at the end of the soft palate ______________.
Uvula
The lower jaw is called the ____________________.
Mandible
The joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible is called the ____________________.
TMJ
The upper jaw is called the ____________________.
Maxilla
The surface of the tooth closest to the midline is named ____________________.
Mesial
The ____________________ surface of the tooth is used for chewing on posterior teeth.
Occlusal
The surface of the tooth furthest from the midline is known as the ____________________.
Distal
The tapered end of each root tip where the nerve exits the tooth is called the ____________________.
Apex
Dentist that specialize in root canals are called ____________________.
Endodontist
The thin fold of skin that extends from the floor of the mouth to the bottom of the tongue is known as the ____________________.
Lingual Frenum
A machine that holds a liquid soak that produces sound waves that aid in the process of removing blood, saliva and other debris from instruments is known as the ____________________.
Ultrasonic
Machine used for sterilization by the means of moist heat under pressure that rapidly kills all microorganisms is called the ____________________.
Autoclave
____________________ is where anything blood or saliva soaked is disposed
Biohazard
All needles, scalpel blades, orthodontic wires, endodontic files, anesthesia cartridges or any other potentially sharp object will be disposed in the ____________________.
Sharps Container
