MOD D : CH. 53-55 SPECIALIZED DENTISTRY

Question 1

To remove or clean out the pulpal canal.

Answer 1

debridement

Question 2

Surgery in which bone is added, contoured, and reshaped.

Answer 2

osteoplasty

Question 3

Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth.

Answer 3

pulpectomy

Question 4

Deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal; resulting from periodontal disease

Answer 4

perdiodontal pocket

Question 5

Cyst that develops at or near the root of a necrotic tooth

Answer 5

periradicular cyst

Question 6

Hook-shaped instrument that is available in various sizes and shapes and is used for the removal of supragingival deposits of calculus

Answer 6

sickle scaler

Question 7

Examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to assess vitality.

Answer 7

percussion

Question 8

Abnormal occlusal relationships of the teeth, causing injury to the periodontium.

Answer 8

occlusal trauma

Question 9

Type of metal used for dental implants

Answer 9

titanium

Question 10

Method of scoring the amount of bleeding present.

Answer 10

bleeding index

Question 11

Surgical instrument with a spearlike shape and cutting edges on both sides of the blade; it is used to remove tissue from the interdental areas

Answer 11

orban knife

Question 12

Inflammatory reaction to bacteria trapped in the periodontal sulcus.

Answer 12

periodontal abscess

Question 13

Type of implant that includes a metal frame, which is surgically placed under the periosteum.

Answer 13

subperiosteal

Question 14

Double-ended instrument with kidney-shaped blades; commonly used in periodontal surgery

Answer 14

kirkland knife

Question 15

Protective material places directly over an exposed dental pulp.

Answer 15

direct pulp cap

Question 16

Surgical reshaping and contouring of gingival tissues.

Answer 16

gingivoplasty

Question 17

Inflammation of the dental pulp.

Answer 17

pulpitis

Question 18

Process of filling a root canal.

Answer 18

obturation

Question 19

Surgical removal of infectious material surrounding the apex of a root.

Answer 19

apical curettage

Question 20

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

Answer 20

transosteal

Question 21

Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues.

Answer 21

gingivectomy

Question 22

Periodontal instrument for removing deep subgingival calculus, with area-specific design to adapt to specific tooth surfaces
(mesial or distal).

Answer 22

gracey curette

Question 23

Type of scaler used to remove heavy supragingival calculus;

it is most effective when used on buccal and lingual surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Answer 23

hoe scaler

Question 24

Surgical instrument used to remove tissue from the tooth socket.

Answer 24

curette

Question 25

The process of introducing certain metals, such as titanium, into living bone and forming a biocompatible bond with living bone.

Answer 25

osseointegration