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Dental 2- Fixed in Google Sheet Flashcards

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macule

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lesion of the mucous membrane not above skins surface

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polydipsia

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abnormally incresed thirst

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vesicant

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substance that can broduce blistering on direct blistering on direct contact with skin or mucous membrane

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basion

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midline point at the anterior margin of the occipital foramen

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accretions

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accumulation of foreign material such as plaque and calculus on teeth

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asynergy

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lack of special muscular coordination

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hypnic

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inducing or pertaining to sleep

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eupnea

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easy or normal respirations

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hypophysis

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pituitary gland

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parulis

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a gumboil

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nasion

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root of the nose at the median sagittal plane

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mucositis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane

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pronasion

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prominent point on the tip of the nose

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typodont

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artificial model of teeth used for teaching technique esercises

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condyle

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rounded surface at a bone’s articular end

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fluoridate

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add fluoride to a water supply

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hemangioma

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a benign neoplasm

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infradentale

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most anterior point of the alveolar mandibular process

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adjunct

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a drug or other substance that serves a supplemental purpose in therapy

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xanthoma

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small yellow nodules tha generally occur in subcutaneous tissue

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vestibuloplasty

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surgical procedure to restore alveolar ridge height

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alopecia

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deficiency of hair; baldness

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apraxia

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inability to act purposefully due to selective damage to brain centers

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iodophor

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a loose compound of iodine

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leukoplakia

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white plaque formed on the oral mucous membranes

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kyphosis

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humpback

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kaolin

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a fine, pure-white clay

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hydrocelphalus

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cranial vault

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Abducens

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sixth cranial nerve, used for lateral eye sense and movement

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Abfraction

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loss of tooth surface in the cervical area, caused by tooth grinding compression forces

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acetaminophen

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drug used as an aspirin replacement in children

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acidifier

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a chemical ingredient that maintains the required acidity of the fixer and stop-bath solutions

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acidity

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condition of being sour; makes litmus paper red

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acquired pellicle

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little skin; thin covering on teeth, plaque

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35
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activate

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to adjust an appliance so that it will exert effective force on the teeth and jaws

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36
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activator

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substance that reacts with the initiator to start polymerization

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acute radiation exposure

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radiation resulting from a massive, short-term, ionizing dose, such as an accidental exposure or explosion of radiation material

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adenoid

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lymphatic tissue found in the nasopharynx area

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39
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adjunctive orthodontics

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procedures necessary to correct or restore function

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adrenocorticosteroids

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byproducts from the adrenal cortex; drugs to treat inflamed conditions, allergies, and emergencies

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ala-tragus line

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imaginary line from the ala (wing) of the nose to the ear meatus (center)

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allograft

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human bone graft from a person other than the patient

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allopexia

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deficiency of hair, baldness

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44
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alternating pulse sound

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alternate weak and strong pulsations

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45
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alveolectomy

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surgical removal of alveolar bone crests

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46
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alveolitis

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infection or inflammation of the alveolar bone; a dry socket

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47
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alveolus

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bone growth on the border of maxilla and mandible; makes up and forms the tooth sockets

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alveoplastomy

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surgical reshaping or contouring of alveolar bone

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49
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AMBU bag

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bag placed over the nose and mouth of the victim to force air into the lungs

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amoxicillin

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anti-infective antibiotic drug (ex. Amosil, Larotid)

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ampicillin

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anti-infective antibiotic type of drug (ex. Polucillin, Omnipen)

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52
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analgesia

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without pain

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53
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aneroid

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dial-type blood pressure device using air pressure readings

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aneurysm

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dilation of a blood vessel due to wall weakness, possible rupture

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anodyne

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agent or drug for pain relief (mild drug)

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56
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angina pectoris

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pain or pressure around the heart

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57
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ankyloglossia

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shortness of the lingual frenum, “tongue-tied”, limited tongue movement

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ankylosis

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stiff joint caused by bone fusion; tooth fixation, retention of a deciduous tooth

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anopsia

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blindness

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60
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anosmia

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loss of sense of smell

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anoxia

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total lack of oxygen

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62
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antagonism

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opposite or contrary action of a drug

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antagonist

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opposing tooth; tooth that occludes or counteracts

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64
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antecubital fossa

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interior depression of the elbow; blood pressure site

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anticoagulants

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drugs used to delay or prevent the clotting of blood

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antiflux

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material, usually graphite, applied to retard the forward advance of melted solder

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antihyperlipids

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drugs that decrease or prevent high blood lipid plasma

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antipyretic

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drug used to reduce a fever

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aperture

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opening or port in the lead collimator disk that regulates the size of the beam

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70
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apexification

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treatment of a nonvital tooth to stimulate closure

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71
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aphthous ulcer

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canker sore

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72
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aplasia

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failure of an organ or body part to develop

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apposition

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addition of parts; fourth stage of tooth development

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armamentarium

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layout of dental equipment and material

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75
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arrested caries

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decay showing no progressive tendencies

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arteriosclerosis

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small artery closing; may be caused by plaque but usually over the course of time, arteries begin to harden and not be as elastic

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arthrotomy

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cutting into a joint

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articular eminence

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forms anterior boundary of the glenoid fossa and helps to maintain the mandible in position

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articulate

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coming together in a pattern of design, to place in a connected sequence

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articulating paper

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colored paper strip for testing level of occlusion

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articulation

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movement of teeth of the lower jaw in and up-and-down, tooth position relationship

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articulator

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mechanical device that simulates jaw joint actions

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asculate

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to listen to movement

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asphyxiation

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not breathing, results from oxygen imbalance

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aspirating tips

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tip ends placed into suction tubes; used to remove mouth moisture

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atherosclerosis

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narrowed arteries caused by buildup of plaque; preventable

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atrioventricular

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valve situation between the atrium and the ventricle

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attenuated

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diluted or reduced virulence of a pathogenic microbe

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auditory meatus

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large opening in temporal bone for passage of the auditory nerve

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auditory ossicles

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small bones in the ear; not considered part of the face or skull

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augmentation

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buildup of gingival and bone tissue in collapsed area, resulting from tooth extraction

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aural

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pertaining to the ear; site for taking temperature

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autogenous

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in transplantation, moving a tooth from one area to another in the same cavity

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autograft

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bone graft from another site in the same patient

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auxiliary springs

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stainless steel attachment used to apply force for directional pull

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axial surface

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long-length surface of a tooth; axis

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axillary

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under the armpit; site for taking temperature

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biteplane

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a removable appliance that covers the occlusal surface of the teeth to prevent twit articulation

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bromopnea

A

bad breath (aka halitosis)

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calculus

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(aka tartar) hardened plaque caused by the accumulation of minerals (e.g.calcium salts) from saliva on plaque

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canine

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one of the four pointed teeth in humans; cuspids

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cassette

A

a lightweight container in which x-ray films are placed for radiation exposure

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carotid

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either one of the two main arteries of the neck

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cherubism

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genetic disorder resulting in enlargement of cheek tissue and other facial structures

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dens in dente

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tooth within a tooth

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dentinogenesis imperfecta

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incomplete or improper development of dentin tissue, between enamel and cementum

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early tooth exfoliation

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tooth loss resulting in shifting of teeth and loss of position

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ejector

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an aspirator; device used to remove debris and fluids

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enameloplasty

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reshaping of a tooth/removin a small amount of the enamel by grinding

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fibroma

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a hard fibrous/connective tissue tumor in the jaw/mouth, benign

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flexion

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bending of a joint, opposite of extension

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foramen

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a natural opening in a bone

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forceps

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used to grasp tissue and clamp blood vessels

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fossa

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a pit, hollow or depression

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gangrene

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death of tissue (necrosis) en masse, caused by lack of blood supply

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gemination

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division of a single tooth into 2

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gingivosis

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desquamative gingivitis (red, ulcerated, shedding gums)

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glenoid

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the fossa in the temporal bone in which condyles of the mandible articulate with the skull

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handpieces

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help aid dentist in tooth preparation and remove dental decay

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hematoma

A

mass of blood in tissue

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hemostasis

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arrest of bleeding

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hemostat

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stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel

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howe pliers

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(aka 110) straight and includes beaks that have a flat rounded end, making them useful for holding items

124
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humectant

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substance that prevents moisture loss

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hyperdontia

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supernumerary teeth; teeth that appear in addition to the regular number of teeth

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hyperemia

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excessive amount of blood flow to a tissue

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hypodontia

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missing teeth due to lack of growth

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intrinsic

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internal discoloration of teeth resulting from diet, medication, or excessive fluoride intake during tooth development

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keratosis

A

type of wart

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lentula

A

a flexible spiral-wire instrument

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linear applicator

A

place calcium hydroxide in or glass ionomer in cavity preparation

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lipoma

A

benign fatty tumor

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lymphangioma

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tumor made up of lymphatic vessels

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mendula

A

lower jaw

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ostectomy

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removal/excision of all or part of a bone surrounding a tooth

136
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osteoma

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a benign neoplasm of bone tissue

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papilloma

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neoplasm arising from epithelial cells; benign tumor

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periodontium

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specialized tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth

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positioner

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removable elastic orthodontic appliance

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pulp

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area of tooth that holds the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth

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radicular

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pertaining to the tooth root

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ranula

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muococele in the floor of the mouth in the sublingual duct

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refractory

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ability to withstand high temperatures used in procedures

144
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retraction

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laying back of tissues to expose a given part

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scorbutic

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lacking vitamin C

146
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silica

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quartz; used to make dental porcelain

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subperiosteal

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implant plate or frame placed under the periodontium and stabilized on the mandibular bone; used when bone height/width is insufficient; rests on top of bone

148
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titration

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increase in drug dosage for optimal therapeutic effect

149
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transosteal

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implant; large plate stabilized on the lower border of the mandibular bone with posts extending through the gingiva; used to anchor prostheses in difficult situations

150
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vasodilator

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agent causing dilation of blood vessels

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vasomotor

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causing expansion or contraction of blood vessel walls

152
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verucca vulgaris

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benign growth; wart on skin due to viral infection of epidermal cells

153
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vesicle

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a small blister-like elevation of the skin

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periradicular

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around the root

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objective signs

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conditions observed by someone other than the patient; Ex: hyperextension, putrefaction

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tooth hyperextension

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condition in which the tooth arises out of the socket

157
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putrefaction

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noticeable, unpleasant odor

158
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subjective symptoms

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conditions as described by the patient; Ex: hypersensitivity, pulpalgia

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palpation

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application of finger pressure to body tissues, including gingiva

160
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mobility

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movement of a tooth in its socket during outside force or application of pressure

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transillumination

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light refraction test to reveal fractured tooth tissue

162
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thermal

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pulp sensitivity test with reaction to application of heat and/or cold to tooth surface

163
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direct dentin stimulation

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scratching the exposed dentin with an explorer; presence of pain indicates inflamed/irritated pulp tissue

164
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suppurative

A

producing pus

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pericementitis

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inflammation and necrosis of alveoli of the tooth

166
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root end resection

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surgical amputation of a root apex; may be necessary where there is a radical cyst

167
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anesthesia

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local injection to relieve pain occurring during the procedure; first step of root canal treatment

168
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estirpation

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removal of the pulpal tissue after the pulpal opening; third step of root canal treatment

169
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irrigation and cleansing

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use of chemicals and instruments to remove tissue dust and material matter from the pulp and pulp canals; fifth step of root canal treatment

170
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obturation

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fillling and closing of the canal area; may consist of filling from the pulp to the apex or may be complete in a retrograde; sixth step of root canal treatment

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retrograde

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process of filling a root canal beginning from the apex of the tooth to the pulp

172
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retrofill endodontic restoration

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process of filling a root canal beginning from the apex of the tooth to the pulp

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restoration

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returning of tooth to normal function and purpose; last step of root canal treatment

174
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dental dam

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used to isolate the endodontic site

175
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dental dam material

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thin sheet of latex or non-latex rubber that varies in thickness, color, and size; component of a dental dam

176
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dental dam frame

A

device used to hold dental dam material in place; may be metal or plastic, rigid or adjustable

177
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dental dam punch

A

device used to place selected holes in dam material for isolating a tooth/teeth

178
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dental dam forceps

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hand device used to transport and place clamps/retainers around a tooth being isolated with a dental dam

179
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rubber dam stamp and pad

A

marking stamper and pad devices used to indicated alignment spots for puncturing dental dam material with the punch

180
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dental dam clamp

A

retaining device used to hold dental dam material around the tooth; may be metal or resin and vary in size, shape, and style

181
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dental dam ligature

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material used to hold and secure dam material in the mouth; Ex: dental floss, latex stabilizing cord, small piece of dental dam

182
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file

A

Thin, rough-edged instrument used to plane and smooth pulpal wall

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flex file

A

stainless steel or nickel titanium alloy file that is stronger and more flexible; used in narrow, curved root canals

184
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pesso reamer

A

thicker, engine-driven reamer with larger and longer parallel cutting edges for use in root canal openings

185
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paper points

A

small, narrow, absorbent paper tips that may be inserted into an obturated root canal; used to dry the prep site or to carry medication to the area; available in various gauges and lengths or may have tips cut off to accommodate needed size

186
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stopper

A

small piece of elastic band or commercial plug that is moved up or down the shaft of an endodontic instrument; used to mark and indicated the length of penetration

187
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rotary burs and stones

A

friction grip burs with diamond or carbide tips used to gain access to a root canal through restoration and crowns

188
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root canal plugger

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longer-shanked with a flat tipped nib; used to condense and adapt root canal filling material

189
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root canal condenser

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handled, long-tip instrument that may be heated and used to condense gutta-percha to root canal walls

190
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Lentulo spiral drill

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thin, twisted wire, latch-type rotary instrument used to spread calcium hydroxide or cement into a root canal

191
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apex locator machine

A

used to determine the proximity of the test file to the root apex and relate the information to PC board screen during preparation of a root canal

192
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heat carrier machine

A

provides adjustable heat to soften, deliver, and condense gutta-percha to a root canal

193
Q

electric endodontic handpiece

A

permits the use of instruments at slow speeds for finger instrumentation

194
Q

Luer-loc syringe

A

barrel-type syringe with piston force plunger; used to inject fluids into the cavity

195
Q

silver points

A

tapered silver points comparable in size to files and reamers; used to fill a root canal

196
Q

cement pastes and fillers

A

zinc oxide and eugenol mixes with commercial materials; used to cement points in a root canal

197
Q

sodium hypochlorite

A

chemical used to clean and sterilize

198
Q

hydrogen peroxide

A

chemical used to clean and sterilize

199
Q

glycerin

A

used to lubricate root canal

200
Q

chelator

A

chemical ion softener used to soften tissue

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