Mod 140 Week 3 Vocab

Question 1

Loss of water, causing something to shrink

Answer 1

Syneresis

Question 2

Absorption of water causing something to swell

Answer 2

Imbibitions

Question 3

Irreversible hydrocolloid material used for taking preliminary impressions

Answer 3

Alginate

Question 4

Molecule that when combined with other molecules forms a polymer

Answer 4

Monomer

Question 5

Substance that modifies or increases the rate of a chemical reaction

Answer 5

Catalyst

Question 6

Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone

Answer 6

Gypsum

Question 7

Physical property of fluids responsible for dental resistance to flow

Answer 7

Viscosity

Question 8

Touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument

Answer 8

Indirect contact

Question 9

Waste that is capable of transmitting infectious disease

Answer 9

Infectious waste

Question 10

A structural portion of a dental model created from the alginate impression

Answer 10

An atomic portion

Question 11

Foundation or basic ingredient

Answer 11

Base

Question 12

Dental lab device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular join movement when models of the dental arches are attached

Answer 12

Articulator

Question 13

Replica of the maxillary and mandibular arches made from an impression

Answer 13

Model

Question 14

Mixture of gypsum and water used in the finishing of models

Answer 14

Slurry

Question 15

Compound of many molecules

Answer 15

Polymer

Question 16

Process of using fingers to contour a closet adaption of the margins of an impression while still in mouth

Answer 16

Border molding

Question 17

Infection that occurs through mucosal surfaces of eyes, nose, or mouth

Answer 17

Droplet infection

Question 18

Immunity that occurs when a person has contracted and is recovering from a disease

Answer 18

Naturally acquired immunity

Question 19

Disease causing organisms transferred through contact with blood or other body fluids

Answer 19

Blood borne pathogens

Question 20

Having a uniform quality and consistency throughout

Answer 20

Homogengus