Dental Procedures

Question 1

Abcess

Answer 1

acute or chronic localized inflammation (prob a collection of pus), associated w/tissue destruction and swelling

Question 2

Biopsy

Answer 2

Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation

Question 3

Cavity

Answer 3

Missing tooth structure; may be due to decay, erosion or abrasion

Question 4

Crown/Cap

Answer 4

Artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth structure or is placed on a dental implant

Question 5

Dental Implant

Answer 5

Device specifically designed to be placed surgically w/in or on the mandibular or maxillary bone as a means of providing for dental replacement

Question 6

Endo-Endodontic-Root Canal

Answer 6

procedure to relieve pain and save your teeth; removes pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space

Question 7

Extraction

Answer 7

removal of tooth

Question 8

Fracture

Answer 8

breaking of a part, especially a bony structure; breaking of the tooth

Question 9

Gingivitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of gingival tissue w/out loss of connective tissue

Question 10

HX

Answer 10

Refers to patient’s medical history

Question 11

Impacted tooth

Answer 11

unerupted or partially erupted tooth that is positioned against another tooth, bone or soft tissue

Question 12

Malocclusion

Answer 12

incorrect position of biting or chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth

Question 13

Maxilla

Answer 13

upper jaw

Question 14

Mandible

Answer 14

lower jaw

Question 15

Permanent Tooth Numbers

Answer 15

normally arranged from the viewpoint of the dental practitioner facing the patient

Question 16

Teeth Numbers 1-16

Answer 16

upper jaw, right to left

Question 17

Teeth Numbers 17-32

Answer 17

lower jaw, left to right

Question 18

What are the wisdom teeth numbers

Answer 18

1, 16, 17, 32

Question 19

Primary Tooth Letters

Answer 19

The first teeth to erupt into the mouth-baby teeth