Dental Terminology Deck 2 Flashcards
Carvers
Used to carve or recreate tooth anatomy on amalgam restorations
interproximal carver (IPC)
thin, rounded working ends used on M, D, F, L surfaces
Discoid/Cleoid Carver
used to carve occlusal surfaces. Double ended. Discoid end is disc shaped and Cleoid end is like a spade
Walls Carver
Double ended instrument that carves occlusal surfaces and is square on one end and round on the other
Finishing aids
once restoration material is placed a variety of aids are used to smooth restoration
contra angle
a common attachment for a low speed handpeice, this tool is designed to allow operator intraoral access with easier adaptation to tooth surfaces
straight attachment
a common attachment for a low speed handpiece, this tool uses a long, smooth shank bur. Ideal for grinding, adjusting, and polishing dental appliances MAINLY outside of the mouth
Auto matrix
what is used when there is less tooth structure remaining after prepping a cavity?
gingival margin
outmost edge of gingiva
cortical bone
forms hard outer wall of mandible and maxillae on facials and linguals
fenestration
window-like defect in cortical bone
dehisence
cleft like defect in cortical bone involving bone margins
cancellous bone
lattice-like bone that fills interior portion of the alveolar process
alveolar bone proper
thin layer of bone that lines the socket to surround the root of tooth
crestal interdental bone
coronal portion of alveolar process seen in between teeth- can be seen on BWX
trigeminal nerve
name nerve to supply to periodontium
anastomose
join together
superior alveolar arteries
name major artery that supplies maxillary teeth and tissues
inferior alveolar artery
major artery that supplies mandibular teeth and tissues
submandibular, deep cervical, submental, and jugulodigastric nodes
the four nodes that drain the head and neck
extracellular matrix
collagen fibers, ground substance, tissue fluid
keratinized layer
outermost surface layer composed of cells with no nuclei, and is very tough and resistant
nonkeratinized layer
cells have nuclei and act as a cushion for stress and wear
basal layer
deepest layer of ET cells, composed of cube shaped cells
superior alveolar nerves
the nerves that supply the maxillary arch
inferior alveolar nerve
the nerves that supply the mandibular arch
functions of the extracellular matrix
to hold cells and tissues together and regulate the transport of water, nutrients and electrolytes
keratin
what is found in skin, oral mucosa, and mucous membranes of body
basal cells
deepest layers of ET- cube shaped cells attached to the basal lamina
basal lamina
thin, tough extracellular matrix that seperates the ET cells from the underlying nerve tissue
desmosome
button like adhesion discs that connect two neighboring ET cells and their cytoskeleton together
hemidesmosomes
a half desmosome that connects that epithelial basal cells to the basal lamina
vertical bone loss
uneven loss of bone
horizontal bone loss
equal bone loss
ligature tie
used to secure the arch wire within the bracket
separator
a device made from wire or elastic used to wedge molars open prior to fitting and placement of orthodontic bands
cephalometric radiograph
an extraoral radiograph of bones and tissues of the head
mesioclusion
another term for class II malocclusion
overjet
the excessive protrusion of maxillary incisors is diagnosed
auxillary
attachments located on brackets and bands that hold arch wires and elastics in place
crowding
condition that occurs when teeth are not properly aligned with the arch
ligature
light wire used to hold the arch wire in its bracket
maloclusion
any deviation from a class I occlusion
separator
device made from wire or elastic and used to seperate molars before fitting and placing of orthodontic bands
panorex
panoramic view of both the upper and lower jaw
esthetic
pleasing to the eye
Class II Malocclusion
condition also referred to as a distoclustion
Class III Maloclussion
also known as the bulldog bite
malocclusion
any deviation from normal occlusion
headgear
an appliance used in orthodontics to control growth and tooth movement
fetal molding
deformation of jaw caused by position of baby in fetus
closed bite
overbite
interceptive orthodontics
space maintainers used in growing children
open bite
incisors do not pass one another on the vertical axis
prognathia
developmental malocclusion
preventitive orthodontics
appliances to maintain space
debride
scraping away
gingivectomy
surgical removal of gum tissue
gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
gingivoplasty
surgical repair of the gums
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
an infection of the gums
pericoronitis
inflammmation around the crown of a partially erupted tooth
periodontics
specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the periodontium
periodontosis
advanced inflammation and the destruction of the gingiva
sublingual calculus
calculus deposited below the gingiva
sulcus
space between the free ginviva and the tooth
supraginvival calculus
calculus depossited above the gingiva
small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire in place
bracket
auxiliary
attachments located on brackets and bands that hold arch wires and elastics in place
cross-bite
condition that occurs when a tooth is not properly aligned with its opposing tooth
dentofacial
structures that include the teeth jaws and surrounding facial bones
ectopic
an abnormal direction of tooth eruption
crowding
condition that occurs when teeth are not properly aligned with the arch
arch wire
a contoured metal wire that provides force when teeth are guided in movement for orthodontics
band
stainless steel ring attached to molars to hold arch wire and auxiliaries for orthodontics
apex finder
a unit which measures the distance into the apex of a tooth and displays the info on a digital read out
apexogenesis
pulpotomy of a permanent tooth whereby pulp vitality is maintained; allowing time for the root end to develop and close
apical periodontits
pulpal inflammation that extends to the periapical tissues
barbed broaches
used to remove soft tissue from the pulpal canal
cellulitis
swelling and discomfort of facial tissue caused by an abscess
chelating
the process by which an agent grasps a toxic substance and makes it non-toxic
electronic pulp tester
a battery operated tool that creates an electrical stimulus to the tooth indicating if the pulp is vital or nonvital
endodontic handpiece
an attachment to a low speed hand piece that supplies quarter turn motion constantly and evenly
exudate
pus
fistula
a tube like passage from and abscess to the external surface; used to drain the abscess
glick #1
endodontic instrument used to remove excess gutta percha
heating unit
provides heat for vitality testing warming the gutta percha for obturation and providing heat
intracanal instruments
made of stainless steel and nickel titanium alloy wire. They are flexible and fracture resistant, smooth, able to maintain sharp cutting edges and corrostion resistant
irriversible pulpitis
inflammation of the pulpal tissue to the point where it cannot recover; includes root canal or extraction
k type files
standard files used to scrape and widen the walls of the canal and to remove necrotic tissue
master cone
the primary cone normally gutta percha used in a root canal
nonvital pulp
the pulp of the tooth that does not respond to sensory stimuli
osteomyelitis
advanced stage of periapical infection that spreads into and through the bone
percussion
examination of a tooth by tapping the occlusal or incisal surface with fingers or instruments
pluggers
used in amalgam fillings and root canal fillings to pack amalgam into the tooth
pulpal necrosis
death of pulpal cells, often results from irreversible pulpitis
reamers
endodontic instruments with a tapered metal shaft used to clean and enlarge a root canal
retrograde filling
filling material placed in the apex of a tooth during and apicoectomy
reversible pulpitis
inflammation of the pulp caused by an irritant’ when irritant is removed the pulp heals
root amputation
surgical procedure to remove one or more roots of a multi rooted tooth
root canal sealer
cement used with gutta percha to seal the pulp canal
rubber stops
pieces of rubber placed on files and reamers to mark the length of the root canal
selective anesthesia
one area of a patients mouth that is seelected for an injection to idetify which tooth or arch is problematic
sodium hypochlorite
the most common bio mechanical cleaner, also known as household bleach
spreaders
endodontic instrument used when sealing the root canal
transillumination test
reflection of fiber optic light though the crown of a tooth to indicate vertical fracture
ultrasonic unit
designed for troughing around a post and opening calcified canal; breaking away cement or calculus
vital pulp
healthy pulp
vitality scanner
an electronic pulp testing unit that measures whether a tooth is vital or non vital
retrograde restoration
small restoration placed at the apex of a root
Hedstrom File
a hand instrument used for the enlargement of a canal. It has a spiral which only cuts on a pull stroke. It makes walls smooth and easier to fill
abcess
a localized accumulation of pus in a cavity formed by the tissue disintegration
obturation
process of filling a root canal
perforation
Making a hole that breaks through the enamel of a tooth
percussion
examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to assess vitality
apicoectomy
excision of the apical portion of the tooth root
canal
pulp chamber of a root
creosote
antiseptic agent
electrode
tip of a vitalometer
electrolyte
substance in which solutions are capable of transmitting electrical current
endodontics
specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dental pulp
extirpation
complete removal of pulp tissue
granuloma
tumor like mass or nodule
lentulo spiral
flexible needle like instrument capable of being inserted into a hole
percussion
the act of striking the tooth to determine thickness
pulpectomy
removal of the dental pulp from a tooth
pulpotomy
the partial removal of dental pulp
vitality testing
tests performed to determine pulp vitality
vitalometer
electrical device used to determine pulp vitality
cap
used on anterior teeth
abtument
a tooth or implant that supports a dental prosthesis
alginate
impression material
coping
thin metal covering over a tooth
counter model
opposing arch model
artificial crown
a restoration that covers the entire anatomy of the tooth
dowel
artificial crown held in position by a post or pin
temporary
artificial crown not meant to be used permanently
custom tray
an individual tray for final impressions
denture
replacement for missing teeth
die
a replica of a tooth
final impression
the last, most exact impression
impression
imprint of the teeth and tissue
immediate denture
appliance that is placed at the time of surgery
caries
dental decay
PFM
porcelain fused to metal crown– restoration with metal coping for strength and covered by porcelain for the appearance
porcelain
shells veneer covers, or facing fused to the surface of a metal crown to give the appearance of natural tooth surface; often abbreviated PFM
composite
resin material used for tooth colored replacement
acrylic
synthetic resin material used in fabrication of appliance parts, as coverings for the metal frameworks, or as natural tissue replacement
ceramic
hard brittle material produced from non-metallic substances fired at high temperatures; supplied in block shape for milling into crown and tooth forms.
titanium
corrosion-resistant, lightweight, strong bio-compatible metal used in dental implants and posts
choice
depends on the characteristics of that material relevant to the prostheses construction
fixed prosthodontics
various fixed prosthodontic appliances are used in mouth restoration, form the singular crown to a full arched bridge
inlay
a solid casted or milled restoration involving some occlusal and proximal surfaces that is cemented into tooth preparation
onlay
a solid casted or milled restoration that covers some occlusal tooth cusp and side wall area that is cemented onto the prepared site
crown
a fabricated, toothed shaped cover replacement for a missing crown area that is cemented onto the remaining prepared crown surfaces
full crown
cast metal, tooth shaped cover that replaces the entire crown area. acrylic resin crowns may be used as a temporary crown cover during treatment
jacket crown
thin performed metal sheild used to cover a large area of anterior crowns. Can be gold or metal covered with material to resemble tooth enamel
dowel crown
full crown cover art dowel pin extending into the root canal of a pulpless tooth, usually positioned in anterior teeth
three quarter crown
similar to a full crown covering all of the crown except the facial surface if the tooth that remains intact to present an esthetic, natural appearance
porcelain fused to gold (pfm)
crown that has a complete capping of metal bese with fused porcelain to metal, giving tooth contour, shape, and cover
direct veneer
is placed and cured directly on the tooth surface to build up the area or replacing missing tooth structure
indirect veneer
tooth material is prepared in the lab and later cemented onto the tooth structure
bridge
a prosthesis used to replace one or more teeth
fixed bridge
cemented into the oral cavity and not removed by the pt. the number of teeth involved in the appliance determines the number in units
maryland bridge
replaces anterior or posterior tooth and is cemented directly to the adjacent or abutting teeth; also called a resin bonded bridge
cantilever bridge
bridge with unsupported end, usually saddled
pontic
the first part of a bridge, the artificual tooth that replaces the missing tooth and resores function to the bite
abutment
second part of a bridge. the natural tooth or teeth that are prepared to hold or support the retaining part of the bridgework in that position.