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key terms Flashcards

1
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cariogenic

A

substance causing tooth decay

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2
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acquired pellicle

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thin film of protein that quickly forms on teeth

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3
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plaque

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soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria

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4
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calculus

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plaque adhered to tooth and mineralized by calcium and phosphate salts

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5
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materia alba

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soft mixture of bacteria and salivary proteins

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6
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systemic fluordie

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fluoride that is ingested and circulated throughout the body

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7
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topical fluoride

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fluoride that is applied directly to tooth

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8
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demineralization

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loss of minerals from tooth

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9
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scurvy

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disease caused by serious vitamin c deficiency

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10
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pellagra

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systemic disease caused by severe deficiency of B3 or niacin

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11
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local action drug

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applied directly to site

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12
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systemic action drug

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drug taken internally

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13
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analgesics

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medication that is prescribed for relief of acute pain

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14
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antibiotics

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bactericidal - kills infecting organism

bacteriostatic - inhibit production of bacteria

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15
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induction

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time from injection to effective anesthesi

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16
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brand names

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controlled by pharmaceutical company

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17
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generic names

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shorthand version of chemical name

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18
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subcutaneous

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directly under skin

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19
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prophylactic antibiotics

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medication given before to prevent infection

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20
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pontic

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artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth

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21
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posts

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attaches tooth or denture

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22
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pins

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strengthens and secures dental resto in place

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23
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post and core

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used if tooth has been treated and is nonvital

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24
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canal space

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where the pulp is in the tooth

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25
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bite registration

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records relationship of max and mand

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26
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chamfer

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tapered finish line of the margin at the cervical area of tooth prep

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27
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flange

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portion of a full or partial denture that extends into the vstibule

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28
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overdenture

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denture supported by one or more remaining natural teeth

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29
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rest

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a metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture

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30
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framework

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metal skeleton of a removeable partial denture

31
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remineralizatoin

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replacement of minerals in the tooth

32
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major connector

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piece of rigid megal that joins the right and left of a partial denture

33
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minor connector

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links major connector to the base and other areas

34
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transosteal

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type of implant in which the metal framework is surgically inserted through inferior border of mandible

35
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endosteal

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type of implant that is surgically embedded in jaw bone

36
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subperiosteal

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type of implant that includes metal fram that is placed under periosteum

37
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preventive orthodontics

A

allows dentist to prevent irregularities and malposition

38
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interceptive orthodontics

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allows dentist to correct problems as they develop

39
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corrective orthodontics

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corrective problems that are already existing

40
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clasp

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metal that is attached to jaw and distributes pressure on the teeth while chewing

41
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duration

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time span from induction to complete reversal of anesthesia

42
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abutment

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tooth, root, implant used for support and retention

43
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orthodontic scaler

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used to place brackets and remove elastics

44
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resorption

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bodys process of eliminating exisiting bone

45
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deposition

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process by which the body adds new bone

46
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overjet

A

anterior incisors are protruding outwards

47
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overbite

A

max teeth are in lateral misalignment

48
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pulpitis

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inflammation of dental pulp

49
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pulp capping

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indirect pulp cap is a procedure in which a sedative material is placed on dentinal area, direct pulp cap is when tooth is exposed

50
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obturation

A

process of filling a root vanal

51
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debridement

A

removing necrotic tissue and cleaning out pulpal canal

52
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hemisection

A

surgical separation of a multirooted tooth through furcation area

53
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pulpectomy

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complete removal of vital pulp

54
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broach

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removes vital, inflammed hemorrhagic pulp

55
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rubber stops

A

round piece of rubber used to prevent perforation

56
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apiectomy

A

surgical removal of the apical portion of tooth

57
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irreversible pulpitis

A

pulpal inflammation where pulp cannot be saved

58
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subjective examination

A

evaluation of problems described by the patient

59
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fistula

A

a canal

60
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alveolar osteitis/dry socket

A

severe pain from inflammation of the alveolar bone from remvol of blood clot

61
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gingival curettage

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scraping or cleaning the gingival lining to remove necrotic tissue

62
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root planing

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procedure that smooths the surface of a root by removing cementum or dentin

63
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prophylaxis

A

complete removal of calculus, soft deposits and plaque or stain

64
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gingivectomy

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surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues

65
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gingivoplasty

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surgical reshaping and contouring of gingival tissues

66
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intrusion

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displacement of a tooth into its socket as a result of injury

67
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avulsed tooth

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toth that is dislodged from socket

68
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festooning

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process of placing wax on the denture base then carving

69
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crown lengthening

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surgical procedure to expose more tooth surface

70
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incisional surgery

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tissues are removed from underlying tooth roote and alveolar bone

71
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excisinal surgery

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removes excess tissue

72
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ostectomy

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surgery involving the removal of bone

73
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osseus surgery

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removing defects in bone

74
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phase 1 finals - part 2 (8 decks)

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