HOSA Dental Terminology Flashcards
Roentgen (R)
Basic unit of exposure to radiation; C/kg
Maximum Permissible Dose
(MPD)
Highest rate of radiation exposure
Rad (radiation absorbed dose)
unit of absorbed radiation; Gy
Rem (roentgen equivalent measure)
unit of radiation needed to produced same biological effect of one R; Sv
Erythema Dose
radiation overdose that produces redness of the skin
Dosimeter
device to measure the amount of stray/secondary radiation
Lead Barriers, Shields
device that blocks out scattered radiation
Phantom
device used for practice in learning radiation-exposure techniques, Dexter
Express Contract
Verbal or written words that are agreed on in an established contract
Liner applicator
to place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity preparation.
amalgam plugger
used to pack amalgam into tooth
sterilize
the process where ALL forms of life are completely destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg- autoclave, chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization.)
Disinfect
the process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. It does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.
Distal
farthest from the midline
Root Canal Therapy
process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.
palate
hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
Broad-spectrum activity
capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
bioburden
any visible organic debris, blood saliva and other body fluids
Unerupted tooth
a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch
quadrant
1/2 of one dental arch
abfraction
loss of tooth surface in cervical areas
ameloblast
enamel forming cells
angle of the mandible
area from which the ramus ascends on the lower border of the mandible
apex
root end of the tooth
biteblock
device used to hold radiation film in mouth for exposure
biteloop
encircles periapical film
buccinator
principal cheek muscle
cnaliculi
small channels or canals may be present in cementum
candidiasis
infection of mouth, thrush
cantilever bridge
only one side of device attached
cheilosis
inflammation of lips
clasp
extension of partial appliance that grasps surrounding teeth for support
commisure
corner of the mouth where the lips meet
complex cavity
decay involving more than two surfaces of a tooth
compound
nonelastic impression material used in edentulous impression
condyloid
posterior growth on ramus of the mandible
coping
thin covering placed over remaining tooth surface
core buildup
use of synthetic material to enlarge tooth core area to provide support for a crown.
cortical plate
outer bone layer growth of alveolar bone
crepitus
grinding, joint abrasion
cuspid
third tooth posterior of the midline, also called canine, eye tooth
cuticle
tissue layer covering tooth surface
Nasmyth’s membrane
tissue layer covering tooth surface
denticle
small tooth growth, pulp stone
embrasure
v-shaped tooth gap between contact area and gingival crest
frontanel
baby’s soft spot literally “little fountain”
genioplasty
plastic surgery of the chin or cheek
gnarled enamel
enamel rods twisting and curving within enamel tissue
gomphosis
holding and anchoring action of a tooth in its socket
Hawley appliance
orthodontic appliance to maintain space after correction
heterodont
teeth of various shapes
hyoid
small bone in neck area “adam’s apple”
incipient caries
beginning decay
incisor
cutting, anterior tooth
lacuna
small open space in cementum
lamellae
developmental imperfections of the enamel extending to the dentin
Maryland bridge
bridge cemented to adjacent teeth
masseter
muscle of mastication that closes the mouth
mentalis
chin muscle that moves chin tissue and raises the lower lip
parotid
largest salivary gland located near the ear
pontic
artificial tooth part of a bridge
prophy
professional tooth cleaning
ptosis
drooping or sagging of organ, “witch’s chin.”
resin
plastic type material used for dental appliances
resorption
removal of hard tooth surface and degeneration of root tissues retromolar
Sharpey’s fibers
periodontal ligaments that attach and hold the tooth
simple cavity
decay on only one suface
smile line
amount of tooth space viewed when patient is smiling
symphysis
center of mandible
inventory
an itemized compilation of materials on hand
dosage
the amount of a medicine administered
stable
bone and soft tissue closing the space encompassed by the upper alveolar arch
crevice
a narrow opening due to a fissure or crack
intubation
insertion of a tube
mulling
final step of mixing dental amalgam
infusion
therapeutic introduction of a fluid into a vein
distention
a state of dilation
leverage
mechanical use of a lever
penetration
ability of radiation to extend down into and go through substances
malposed
in an abnormal position
current
a measure of the number of electrons per second that pass a given point on a conductor
germicide
substance capable of killing a wide variety of microorganisms
respirator
a device for giving artificial respiration
ligate
to bind or tie with a suture
inspirator
a form of inhaler or repirator
astringent
an agent that limits the secretions of glands
hemisection
complete sectioning through the crown of a tooth
ejectore
a device sued to remove debris and fluids; and aspirator
extrusion
movement of teeth beyond the natural coronal plane
stomatitis
inflammation of oral soft tissues
deviation
turning from a regular course
emulsion
a colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another
sensory
pertaining to sensation
vasomotor
causing expansion or contraction of blood vessel walls
flexion
bending of a joint; opposite of extension
cathode
a negative electrode from which electrons are emitted
anode
the electrically positive terminal of a roentgen ray tube
diagnosis
translation of data into a definition of a condition
fibrillation
local quivering of muscle fibers
lentula
a flexible spiral-wire instruments
myoma
a neoplasm characterized by muscle cells
sublingual
located beneath the tongue
dentition
the natural teeth in position in the dental arches
cyst
a pathologic space in bone or soft tissue containing fluid or semifluid material
cognition
higher mental process of understanding
acidosis
a acid-base imbalance of the body
adenitis
inflammation of glandular tissue
spatulation
manipulation of material with a spatula to mix it into a mass
mandrel
a shaft that holds any object to be rotated
amalgam
an alloy, one of the constituents of which is mercery
cementum
specialized connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of the tooth
facet
flattened, highly polished wear pattern on teeth
osteonomy
excision of all or a part of a bone
resonance
vibratory response to a frequency
embolus
a blood clot or other material that travels in the bloodstream and lodges in a vessel
fricative
a forceable speech sound
antibody
a specific substance that is produced by an animal as a reaction to a presence of an antigen
cannula
a tube for insertion into the body
tincture
an alcoholic solution of a drug
tragus
prominence in front of the external ear opening
asepsis
free of viable pathogenic microorganisms
curie
a measurement of radioactivity
hypertrophy
enlargement of an overgrowth of a part
osteoplsty
surgical modification of a bone
detergent
a cleanser
metabolism
The sum of chemical changes in the function of nutrition
rale
abnormal sound heard in the trachea. bronchi or lungs
exrtrude
to elevate to move a tooth coronally
parenteral
not through the alimentary canal
sputum
matter ejection from the mouth
buckling
the crowding of anterior teeth in the dental arch
sarcoma
malignant neoplasm of connective tissue
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
dermatosis
any disease of the skin
localization
restriction to a limited area
orthopedic
connection of abnormal form or relationship of bone structures
autoclave
an apparatus for sterilization by steam under pressuse
reaction
a response of a part to simulation
lupus
a disease of the skin and mucous membrane
tuberosity
elevation from the surface, usually of the bone
radiolucent
permitting the passage of radiant energy
oxygenate
to saturate with oxygen
ataxia
muscular in coordination characterized by irregular muscle activity
periodontics
the study of the supporting structures of teeth
clonus
alternating muscular spasm and relaxation in rapid succession
etiology
study of factors causing disease
syringe
apparatus used in inject liquid into a cavity or under the skin
plexus
network of nerves, lymphatics or veins
apnea
a temporary cessation of respiratory movements
edentulous
without teeth; lacking teeth
dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
hypoplasia
incomplete development of any tissue or structure
hatchet
an angled cutting hand instrument
pellagra
a nutritional deficiency due to faulty intake or metabolism of nicotine acid
periosteum
connective tissue that covers bones
spicule
a small needle- shaped body
swage
shaping metal by hammering it into a die
stylet
wire inserted into a soft catherer or cannula to secure rigidity
diluent
an agent that dilutes the strength of a solution
dialysis
diffusion through the membrane
desiccate
to dry by chemical or physical means
malaise
a general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness
leukopenia
decrease in the normal number of whit blood cells
macrophage
a large phagocytic cell
keloid
hypertrophy of scar tissue after skin trauma
hypochondria
neurotic anxiety about disease
cyanosis
bluish tinge of the skin and membranes
lymphocyte
a form of white blood cell
rythm
a measured movement
extenuate
to lessen
geriatrics
department of medicine that treats health problems of the aging
debris
foreign material loosely attached to a surface
tracheostomy
surgical formation of an opening into the trachea
aphagia
inability to swallow
binangle
an instrument having two off setting angles in its shank
callus
tissue about the fragments of a broken bone that become involved int the repair of the fracture
aphasia
loss of power of expression due to disease or injury of the brain centers
trismus
spasms of the masticatory muscles
pledget
minute pellet of absorption pellet
hypoxia
low oxygen content
antiemetic
a drug used to prevent or relieve nausea.
bifurcation
division into two parts or branches
cantle
a fragment
epistaxis
bleeding from the nose
trituration
mixing silver alloy fillings with mercury to produce amalgam
auricle
the external part of the ear
chondroma
a benign tumor of cartilage
afflux
the rush of blood to a part
carious
pertaining to caries or decay
epyema
pus in cavity or space
dolor
pain
eutaxia
normal muscle coordination
macule
lesion of the mucous membrane not above the skins surface
polydipisia
abnormally increased thirst
vesicant
substance that can produce blistering on direct contact with skin
basion
mid line point at the anterior margin of the occidental foramen
accretions
accumulation of foreign material such as plaque and calcus on teeth
asynergy
lack of muscular coordination
hypnic
inducing or pertaining to sleep
eupnea
easy or normal respirations
hypophysis
pituitary gland
parulis
a gumboil
nasion
root of the nose at the median saggital plane
mucositis
inflammation of the mucous membrane
pronasion
prominent point on the tip of the nose
typodont
artificial model of teeth used for teaching technique exercises
condyle
rounded surface at a bones articular end
flouridate
add fluoride to water supply
hemamgioma
a benign neoplasm
infradentale
most anterior point of the alveolar mandibular process
adjunct
a drug to other substance that serves a supplement purpose in therapy
xanthoma
small yellow nodules that generally occur in subcutaneous tissue
vestibuloplasty
surgical procedure to restore alveolar ridge height
alopecia
deficiency of hair
apraxia
inability to act purposefully do to selective damage of brain centers
iodophor
a loose compound of iodine
leukoplakia
white plaque formed on the oral mucus membranes
kyphosis
humpback
kaolin
fine, pure whit clay
abducens
sixth cranial nerve, used for lateral eye sense and movement
abfraction
loss of tooth surface in the cervical area, caused by tooth grinding compression forces
acetaminophen
drug used as as aspirin replacement in children
acidifier
a chemical ingredient that maintains the required acidity of the fixer and stop-bath solutions
acidity
condition of being sour; makes litmus paper red
acquired pellicle
little skin; thin covering on teeth, plaque
activate
to adjust an appliance so that it will exert force on the teeth and jaws
activator
substance that reacts with the initiator to start polymerization
acute radiation exposure
radiation resulting from a massive, short-term, ionizing dose, such as an accidental exposure or explosion of radiation material
adenoid
lymphatic tissue found in the nasopharynx area
adjunctive orthodontics
procedures necessary to correct or restore function
adrenocorticosteroids
byproducts from the adrenal cortex; drugs to treat inflamed conditions, allergies, and emergencies
ala-tragus line
imaginary line from the ala (wing) of the nose to the ear meatus (center)
allopexia
deficiency of hair, baldness
alternating pulse sound
alternation weak and strong pulsations
alveolectomy
surgical removal of alveolar bone barrow= crests
alveolus
bone growth on the bone of maxilla and mandible; makes up and forms tooth sockets
alveoplastomy
surgical reshaping or contouring of alveolar bone
AMBU bag
bag placed over the nose and mouth of the victim to force air into the lungs
amoxicillin
anti-infective antibiotic drug (ex Amosil, Larotid)
amplicillin
anti-infective antibiotic type of drug (ex Polucillin, Omnipen)
analgesia
without pain
aneroid
dial-type blood pressure device using air pressure readings
anerusym
dilation of a blood vessel due to wall weakness, possible rupture
anodyne
agent or drug for pain relief (mild drug)
angina pectoris
pain or pressure around the heart
ankyloglossia
shortness of the lingual frenum, “tounge-tied”, limited tongue movement
ankylosis
stiff joint caused by bone fusion; tooth fixation, retention of a deciduous tooth
anopsia
blindness
anosmia
loss of sense of smell
anoxia
total lack of oxygen
antagonism
opposite or contrary action of drug
antagonist
opposite tooth; tooth that occludes or counteracts
antecubital fossa
interior depression of the elbow. blood pressure site
antiflux
material, usually graphite, applied to retard the forward advance of melted solder
antihyperlipids
drugs that decrease or prevent high blood lipid plasma
antipyretic
drug used to reduce a fever
aperture
opening or port in the lead collimator disk that regulates the size of the beam
apexification
treatment of a nonvital tooth to stimulate closure
aphthous ulcer
canker sore
aplasia
failure of an organ or body part to develop
apposition
addition of parts; fourth stage of tooth development
armamentarium
layout of dental equipment and material
arrested caries
decay showing no progressive tendencies
arteriosclerosis
small artery closing; may be caused by plaque but usually over the course of time, arteries begin to harden and not be as elastic
arthrotomy
cutting into a joint
articular eminence
forms anterior boundary of the glenoid fossa and helps maintain the mandible in position
articulate
coming together in a pattern of design, to place in a connected sequence
articulating paper
colored paper strip for testing level of occlusion
articulation
movement of teeth of the lower jaw in and up-and-down,tooth position relationship
articulator
mechanical device that simulates jaw point actions.
asphyxiation
not breathing, results form oxygen imbalance
aspirating tips
tip ends placed into suction tubes; used to remove mouth moisture
atherosclerosis
narrowed arteries caused by buildup of plaque; preventable
atrioventricular
valve situation between the atrium and ventricle
attenuated
diluted or reduced virulence of a pathogenic microbe
auditory meatus
large opening in temporal bone for passage of the auditory nerve
auditory ossicles
small bone in the ear; not not considered part of the face or skull
aural
pertaining to the ear; site for taking temperature
augmentation
buildup of gingival ad bone tissue in collapsed area, resulting from tooth extraction
autogenous
in transplantation, moving a tooth from one area to another in the same cavity
autograft
bone graft form another site in the same patient
auxiliary springs
stainless steel attachment used to apply force for directional pull
axial surface
long-length surface of a tooth; axis
axillary
under the armpit; site for taking temperature
biteplane
a removable appliance that covers the occlusal surface of the teeth to prevent twit articulation
biteplane
a removable appliance that covers the occlusal surface of the teeth to prevent twit articulation
bromopnea
bad breath (aka halitosis)
calculus
(aka tartar) hardened plaque caused by the accumulation of minerals (e.g. calcium salts) from saliva on plaque
canine
one of the four pointed teeth in humans; cupids
cassette
a lightweight container in which x-ray films are placed for radiation exposure
carotid
either one of the two main arteries of the neck
cherubism
genetic disorder resulting in enlargement of cheek tissue and other facial structures
dens in dente
tooth within a tooth
dentinogenesis imperfecta
incomplete of improper development of dentin tissue, between enamel and cementum
early tooth exfoliation
tooth loss resulting in shifting of tooth and loss of position
ejector
an aspirator; device used to remove debris and fluids
enameloplasty
reshaping of a tooth/removing a small amount of the enamel by grinding
fibroma
a hard fibrous/connective tissue tumor in the jaw/mouth, benign