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1
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Abscess

A

localized area of pus originating from an infection

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Ala Tragus Line

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Imaginary line from the ala(flared part of nose) to the tragus (front of ear)

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Anaphylaxis

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Extreme hypersensitivity to a substance that can lead to shock or life threatening respiratory failure

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Anatomic Crown

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Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel

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Anterior

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toward the front surface

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Apex

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Tapered end of each root tip

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Apical

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The very top or tip of the root of a tooth

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Apical Foramen

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Opening at the end of the pulp

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Bifurcation

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divided into two

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Biopsy

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Removal of tissue from a living patient for diagnostic examination

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Bitewing x-ray

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upper and lower teeth in a single film. the film is placed horizontally in the mouth. used to detect decay between the teeth

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12
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Canines

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AKA Cuspids locates at the corner of the arch. cuts and tears food

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Cementoenamel Junction

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location where the enamel, which covers the crown of a tooth and its cementum which covers the root meet

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Cementum

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Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth

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Centric Occlusion

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Maximum contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth

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Clinical Crown

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portion of tooth that is visible in the oral cavity

17
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Contact Area

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area of the mesial or distal surface of a tooth that touches the adjacent tooth in the same arch

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Contact point

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exact spot at which the teeth actually touch each other

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Dentin

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hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root

20
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Dentition

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Natural teeth in the dental arch

21
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Direct Cotact

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touching or contact with the patients blood or saliva

22
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Edentulous

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without teeth

23
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Embrasure

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Triangular space in a gingival direction between the proximal surfaces of two adjoining teeth in contact

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