Terminology Test - 3 Flashcards
a well-organized community of bacteria that adheres to surfäces and is embedded in an extracellular slime layer
Biofilm
abnormal grinding of teeth.
Bruxism
term which describes a surface toward or next ot the inner surface of the cheek.
Buccal
muscle of facial expression which extends from the posterior buccal portion of the maxillae, mandible and pteryomandibular raphe forward in the cheek ot the corner of the mouth.
Buccinator
the act of removing only the top layer of ahard deposit or the act of smoothing any surface
Burnish
mineralized bacterial plaque, covered on its intraoral surface with biofilm.
Calculus
appropriate scientific word for cancer.
Carcinoma
words referring to decay or cavitations caused by demineralization of tooth structure caused by the acids produced by plaque bacteria.
Carious/ caries
these words are used interchangeably ot describe the glass container which holds local anesthetic.
Carpule/ cartridge
literally means to collapse. May refer to caries or, to the formation of tiny bubbles in water coming from an electronically powered instrument tip. When the bubbles collapse, they produce shock waves which destroy bacteria by tearing the bacterial cell walls
Cavitation
type of radiograph which allows for the measurement of the bony structures of the head. This type of radiograph si commonly used in orthodontics.
Cephalometric
To stop a tobacco habit or thumbsucking habit .
Cessation
may refer to angular (labial commissures) or solar (caused by sun exposure). The skin at the commissural folds appears cracked, eroded and encrusted.
Cheilitis
a bisbiguanide used as a disinfectant for skin and mucous membranes. May also be used as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent.
Chlorhexidine
opposite of acute, long-standing, always present
Chronic
