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Terms In class 3&4 Flashcards

1
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____ is inflammation of the gums.

A

Gingivitis

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2
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____ is made up of calcium and phosphate, salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to the tooth surfaces.

A

Calculus

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3
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The ____ are structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.

A

Periodontium

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4
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The area below the gingiva is ____ .

A

subgingival

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5
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The area above the gingiva is ____.

A

Supragingival

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6
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A ____ is deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal as a result of periodontal disease.

A

Periodontal pocket

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7
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The specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of periodontium is ____.

A

Periodontics

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8
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Movement of the tooth in its socket is ____.

A

Mobility

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9
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A device used to rapidly remove calculus using high-frequency sound waves is an ____.

A

Ultrasonic scaler

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10
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A dentist with advanced education in the specialty of periodontics is a ____.

A

Periodontist

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11
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____ is the removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus and plaque.

A

Scaling

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12
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____ follows scaling to remove any remaining particles of calculus and to smooth irregular areas of the root. surface.

A

Root planing

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13
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Dental sealants are placed in the occlusal pits and fissures of ____ and bi-cuspids (premolars).

A

Molars

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14
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____ are used to cover deep pits and fissures as a preventative measure against decay.

A

Dental sealants

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15
Q

____ contamination is the main cause of sealant failure of etched surfaces.

A

Moisture

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16
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HVE stands for ____ and is used with the saliva injector to suction to maintain moisture control.

A

High-volume oral evacuator

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17
Q

When you etch the enamel how long do you leave it on for?

A

15 to 60 seconds

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18
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If saliva touches the etched surfaces, you must re-etch for ____ seconds and rinse again.

A

5

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19
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Once a sealant has been placed it must be light ____.

A

Cured

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20
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You will need to have an ___ and ___ along with an applicator syringe or device in order to place the sealants.

A

Etching agent, sealant material

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21
Q

What suctions will you use to maintain moisture control?

A

Saliva injector, HVE

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22
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In preparation for a sealant you will need to use the ____ and prophy paste.

A

Prophy handpiece/ prophy cup attachment

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23
Q

Tray set up for assisting in sealants, what hand piece will you need to have set up?

A

slow speed hand piece

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24
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Once the tooth has been etched do not allow ____ to come in contact with the tooth until after the sealant is placed and evaluated.

A

Saliva

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25
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If the tooth already has ____ present or has been previously restored a sealant cannot be placed there.

A

Decay

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26
Q

Gingiva is commonly reffered to as the ____.

A

Gums

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27
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____ is tissue at the base of the sulcus where the gingiva attaches to the tooth.

A

Epithelial attachment

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28
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The ____ is the space between the tooth and the free gingiva.

A

Sulcus

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29
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____ are dense connective fibers that connect the cementum with the alveolar bone.

A

Periodontal ligaments

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30
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____ is an inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium.

A

Periodontitis

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31
Q

____ covers the root of the tooth.

A

Cementum

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32
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Periodontal diseases attack just below the ____ in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and it’s supporting tissues to break down.

A

Gum line

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33
Q

___ is the primary factor in causing periodontal disease.

A

Plaque

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34
Q

Calculus is commonly called ____.

A

Tarter

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35
Q

Calculus is calcified deposits on the teeth that are formed by the continuous presence of dental ____.

A

Plaque

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36
Q

When they take a measurement of the gingival sulcus it’s called ____.

A

Periodontal probing

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37
Q

____ is a means of measuring the severity of gingival inflammation by the amount of bleeding observed during probing.

A

Bleeding index

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38
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A ____ is used as a map to know which areas in the mouth have been infected with periodontal disease and how far the disease has progressed.

A

Periodontal chart

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39
Q

A dental prophylaxisis is a ____.

A

Prophy

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40
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A dental ____ is the complete removal of calculus, plaque and stain from the supragingival and unnattached subgingival tooth surfaces.

A

Prophylaxis

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41
Q

___ are titanium screws that are surgically placed into the bone.

A

Implants

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42
Q

should a healthy tooth have mobility?

A

A slight amount only

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43
Q

what is the depth of a healthy sulcus?

A

1mm-3mm

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44
Q

Periodontitis is the inflammation to the ____. It’s a serious gum disease that can destroy the jawbone/alveolar bone.

A

Periodontium

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45
Q

An implant that is surgically embedded into the bone is a ____.

A

Endosteal implant

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46
Q

The attachment of healthy bone to the dental implant is accomplished through ____.

A

Osseointegration

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47
Q

A ____ is a clear acrylic template that is placed over the alveolar ridge to assist in proper placement of the dental implant.

A

Surgical stent

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48
Q

The most common used metal in dental implants is ____.

A

Titanium

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49
Q

An Implantologist, oral or maxillofacial surgeon, prosthodontist, and periodontist have received the training needed to place dental ____.

A

Implants

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50
Q

Dental implants can last a ____.

A

Lifetime

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51
Q

To evaluate a patient for implants, the dentist will commonly use a panoramic, tomogram, and/or a ____ radiograph.

A

Cephlametic

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52
Q

Osseo means ____.

A

Bone

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53
Q

An ____ is the component that attaches the artificial tooth to the endosteal implant.

A

abutment post

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54
Q

Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than natural teeth because implants have a ____ surface.

A

Smooth

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55
Q

____ help the dentist in planning the implant procedure.

A

Diagnostic casts

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56
Q

____ is the specialty of dentistry that manages the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the apex of the tooth.

A

Endodontics

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57
Q

Endodontic treatment provides an effective means of saving a tooth that otherwise would have to be ____.

A

Extracted

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58
Q

When bacteria reaches the nerves and blood vessels, infection will result in an ____ which is a localized area of pus.

A

Abcess

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59
Q

What does vital and nonvital mean?

A

Living and nonliving

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60
Q

The ____ tooth is a system free tooth that the doctor will use to compare the relults of the tests to determine if the response of the tooth in question is normal or abnormal.

A

Control

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61
Q

___ is inflammation of the pulp.

A

Pulpitis

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62
Q

_____ is when the pulp is inflamed and irritated but able to repair itself.

A

Reversible pulpitis

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63
Q

____ is when the pulp is inflamed, irritated and incapable of healing itself.

A

Irreversible pulpitis

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64
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____ is the placement of calcium hydroxide over the exposed pulp.

A

Direct pulp capping

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65
Q

____ is an endodontic procedure in which the coronal portion or the pulp is removed.

A

Pulpotomy

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66
Q

____ is an endodontic procedure in which the complete dental pulp is removed.

A

Root Canal Therapy (RCT)

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67
Q

The surgical procedure of removing an infected apex is called an _____.

A

Apicoectomy

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68
Q

____ is indicated for a young permanent tooth to promote healing and simulate the producrion of reparative dentin.

A

Pulp capping

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69
Q

A ____ acts as a guide during surgery to place the implants in the ideal location and at a precise angle.

A

Surgical stent

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70
Q

____ implants are surgically placed into the bone and will osseointegrate.

A

Endosteal implants

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71
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____ is the process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the implanted dental supports .

A

Osseointegration

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72
Q

A ____ is screwed into the implant and sits below the gum line during the healing and osseointegration period.

A

Healing cap

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73
Q

Three to ____ months is given for proper osseointegration.

A

nine

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74
Q

The ____ and abutment screws are frequently made from titanium because of its compatibility with bone and oral tissues.

A

Implants

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75
Q

The ___ crown is just like regular crowns and can be made out of a variety of metals or porcelains.

A

Implant crown

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76
Q

The implant crown is made to precisely fit the ____ that is anchored to the implant.

A

Abutment screw

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77
Q

Once the implant crown is ____ the patient cannot remove the crown.

A

Cemented

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78
Q

The implant denture is an _____ that has attachments that precisely fit the cylinder that is anchored to the implant.

A

Overdenture

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79
Q

The specialty of _____ surgery is focused on surgery used to diagnose and correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries, and defects in the; head, neck, face, jaws, hard tissues, and soft tissues in the maxillofacial region.

A

Oral and maxillofacial

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80
Q

The oral and maxillofacial surgeon/OMFS (oral surgeon) is a dentist who recieved ___ additional years of postgraduate training in a hospital-based residency.

A

4 to 6

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81
Q

The ____ extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted and has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with the forceps.

A

Forceps

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82
Q

Most routine forceps extractions do not require placement of ____.

A

sutures

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83
Q

A ____ extraction procedure is most commonly indicated when a patient will be recieving a partial denture, full denture, or implants.

A

Multiple

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84
Q

The term ____ extraction is used when conditions require additional skill, knowledge, and instrumentation to remove a tooth.

A

Complex

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85
Q

The extraction of an ____ tooth is a tooth that has not erupted.

A

Impacted

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86
Q

A ____ indicates that the tooth is under the gingival tissue.

A

Soft tissue impaction

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87
Q

A ____ indicates that the tooth is partially or totally covered by tissue and bone.

A

Hard tissue impaction

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88
Q

A ____ is a process in which tissue is removed and examined to distinguish malignancies (cancerous) from other nonmalignant (noncancerous) lesions in the oral cavity.

A

Biopsy

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89
Q

The 3 most common ____ procedures used in dentistry are:

  1. Incisional biopsy
  2. Excisional biopsy
  3. Exfollative biopsy
A

Biopsy

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90
Q

The term ____ refers to the act of stitching

A

Suture

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91
Q

As a rule, if a ____ has been used, sutures will be placed to control bleeding and promote healing.

A

Scalpel

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92
Q

____ are materials that dissolve and become absorbed by the body’s enzymes during the healing process.

A

Absorb-able sutures

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93
Q

____ are usually removed five to seven days after surgery.

A

Non-absorbable sutures

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94
Q

Postsurgical complictions- failure of the healing process can result in _____ also known as dry socket.

A

Alveolitis

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95
Q

Dry socket is called _____.

A

Alveolitis

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96
Q

Enamel consists of ____ crystals of hydroxyapatite (carbonated apatite) arranged in structural layers or rods.

A

Microscopic

97
Q

____ is the most highly mineralized tissue in the body and is stronger than bone.

A

Enamel

98
Q

Colonies of bacteria embedded in an adhesive substance are called the ____.

A

Pellicle

99
Q

Dental ____ is colorless, soft, sticky coating that adheres to the teeth.

A

Plaque

100
Q

____ is caused by a blow to the tooth or the jaw which can cause damage to the tissues surrounding the apex of the tooth.

A

Trauma

101
Q

_____ replaces one or more teeth in the same arch.

A

Partial denture

102
Q

____ replaces all the teeth in one arch.

A

Full denture

103
Q

Before placement of prosthestic, it is necessary to contour the alveolar ridge surgically to minimize discomfort with the use of _____.

A

Alveoplasty

104
Q

A removable partial denture receives its support and retention from the underlying tissues and remaining teeth that serve as_____.

A

Abutments

105
Q

Prosthesis can ____ function as well as the natural dentition being replaced.

A

Never

106
Q

The ____ is the cast metal skeleton that provides support for the remaining components of the prosthesis.

A

Framework

107
Q

The portion of the framework that directly supports and provides stability to the partial denture by partially encircling an abutment tooth is a _____.

A

Clasp (retainer)

108
Q

The ____ is the retainer on the partial denture.

A

Clasp

109
Q

An ____is supported in the mouth by tooth roots or implants.

A

Overdenture

110
Q

It is vital that a removable prosthetic is placed on top of an evenly contoured ____ ridge to aid in better mastication and fit.

A

Alveolar

111
Q

Some oral habits that may affect whether or not it is ideal for a patient to have a removable prosthetic includes; _____, grinding, and mouth breathing.

A

Clenching

112
Q

The ____ is designed to fit over the residual alveolar ridge and surrounding gingival area.

A

Base

113
Q

Denture teeth are____ and are made of acrylic or porcelain and designed to be retained in the acrylic base of the denture.

A

Artificial teeth

114
Q

_____ are full dentures that are supported by the bony ridge and oral mucosa plus two or more remaining teeth or implants.

A

Overdentures

115
Q

A ____ is accomplished by placing a new layer of denture resin over the tissue surface of the appliance.

A

Reline

116
Q

____ dentures are placed immediately after extractions of the patients remaining teeth and is the most commonly used denture.

A

Immediate

117
Q

The purpose of ____ is to have it accomodate the changes in the supporting tissues so the appliance can continue to fit properly.

A

Relining

118
Q

Assisting in a prophylaxis, what hand piece will you need for tray set up?

A

Prophy hand piece

119
Q

The RDH will use the ____ instrument to check pocket depths.

A

Periodontal probe

120
Q

The RDH will use the ____, curette, and cavitron to remove subgingival calculus.

A

Scaler

121
Q

To perform coronal polishing you will use the prophy handpiece with the ____ and _____.

A

Prophy cup, prophy paste

122
Q

The DR will use the ____ and ____ during the exam to detect any decay.

A

Mirror, explorer

123
Q

Generally it is recommended that patients complete a prophylaxis and exam once every ____ months and have bitewing radiographs ____ a year.

A

6 months, once

124
Q

The fluoride needs to be left on for ____ minute.

A

1

125
Q

The patient needs to be informed to not eat or drink for ____ minutes following a fluoride treatment.

A

30 minutes

126
Q
  1. Update ____ history
  2. Take needed ____
  3. Notify the ____ that the patient is ready
  4. ____ x-rays (if using film)
  5. Once the RDH is done perform a ____
  6. ____ all maxillary and mandibular contacts
  7. ____ during exam
  8. ____ treatment plan
  9. Complete ____ treatment if needed
A
  1. Medical
  2. X-rays
  3. RDH
  4. Develop
  5. Coronal polish
  6. Rinse
  7. Chart
  8. Prioritize
  9. Fluoride
127
Q

Two specific groups of ____ in the mouth that are responsible for dental caries are the mutans streptococci and the lactobacilli.

A

Bacteria

128
Q

____ are considered to be the major pathogenic (disease producing) bacteria and are found in relatively large numbers in dental plaque.

A

Mutans streptococci

129
Q

____ is a mineral in enamel that makes it easier for the tooth structure to dissolve.

A

Carbonated apatite

130
Q

The Enamel consists of microscopic crystals. The crystals are surrounded by water. The ____ in the enamel allows acid to flow into the tooth and minerals to flow out of the tooth.

A

Water

131
Q

____ are simple carbohydrates.

A

Fermentable carbohydrates

132
Q

The ____ in dental plaque feeds on the fermentable carbs found in a regular diet.

A

Bacterium

133
Q

____ is a dynamic ongoing process characterized by alternating periods of demineralization and remineralization.

A

Caries

134
Q

____ lesions occur when more minerals are lost from the Enamel than are deposited and can take months or even years to develop.

A

Carious lesions

135
Q

____ is the process of calcium and phosphate dissolving from the enamel. (Loss of minerals from tooth).

A

Demineralization

136
Q

____ occurs when fluoride, phosphate, and calcium are re-deposited in areas of the enamel which were previously demineralized. (The replacement of minerals in the tooth).

A

Remineralization

137
Q

___ is the formation of a cavity or hole in the mouth.

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Cavitation

138
Q

Another name for tooth decay is ____.

A

Caries

139
Q

Usually rampart caries occur when the patient is taking certain medications after excessive and frequent amounts of sucrose or due to ____ also known as dry mouth.

A

xerostomia

140
Q

Abnormal dryness of the mouth caused by insufficent saliva is called ____.

A

Xerostomia

141
Q

Recurrent caries occur on the tooth surrounding a ____.

A

Restoration

142
Q

____ caries is decay that attacks exposed root surfaces.

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Root caries

143
Q

____ caries are when a patient develops multiple incipient lesions in their mouth followed by the rapid development of cavitation.

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Rampart caries

144
Q

A patient who develops decay rapidly that is widespread throughout the mouth is diagnosed with ____ caries.

A

Rampart caries

145
Q

____ dyes are special dyes used during operative procedures to determine if all of the decay has been removed.

A

Indicator

146
Q

____ is a fairly new device used to diagnose caries and reveal bacterial activity under the enamel surface.

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Laser caries detector

147
Q

___ are useful in the detectoon of interproximal caries.

A

Radiographs

148
Q

When calcium and phosphate are dissolved from the tooth this process is called ____.

A

Demineralization

149
Q

The mineral in the enamel that makes the crystal easier to dissolve is ____.

A

Carbonated apatite

150
Q

The 3 factors that must be present for the formation of tooth caries are ____, _____, and ____.

A

Fermentable carbs, susceptible tooth, and specific bacteria.

151
Q

When decay is present under or adjacent to existing dental restorations is is called ____ caries.

A

Recurrent caries.

152
Q

____ caries occur in the pits and fissures (grooves) of the tooth.

A

Pits and fissure caries

153
Q

____ caries occur on the tooth in areas other than the pits and fissures.

A

Smooth surface caries.

154
Q

___ caries occur on any surface of the roots (below the enamel and on the cementum).

A

Root surface caries

155
Q

A soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacteria by-products is _____.

A

Plaque

156
Q

____disease affects the bone that surrounds the teeth. Progression of this diease leads to tooth loss.

A

Periodontal

157
Q

____ is a clinical sign of gingivitis.

A

Redness

158
Q

Once a patient has been treated with scaling and root planing they should return to the office every 3-4 months for _____.

A

Periodontal maintenance

159
Q

Periodontal diseases includes ____ and ____.

A

Periodontitis, gingivitis

160
Q

An _____ is the removal of a section of a questionable lesion for evaluation.

A

Incisional biopsy

161
Q

An ____ is a procedure in which cells are scraped for a suspicious oral lesion for analysis.

A

Exfollative biopsy

162
Q

____ radiographs show the crown, roots, apex and tissues surrounding the apex.

A

Periapical

163
Q

____ is the placement of calcium hydroxide over the nearly exposed pulp to encourage healing.

A

Indirect pulp capping

164
Q

A ____ test is ferformed by the dentist using his fingers to apply firm pressure to the gingival tissue above the apex of the root.

A

Palpation

165
Q

A ____ test is performed by the dentist using an instrument to tap on the incisal or occlusal surface of the tooth.

A

Percussion

166
Q

The success rate for dental implants is ____%.

A

90

167
Q

A strict ___ environment should always be maintained during a surgical implant procedure.

A

Sterile

168
Q

Once you dry the etched surfaces they should appear as a ____ ____.

A

Frosty matte

169
Q

When applying the sealant you need to be careful to not allow the sealant to flow beyond the ____ surfaces.

A

Etched

170
Q

When you cure the sealant each surface needs a ____ second exposure.

A

20

171
Q

Once the sealant has been placed you need to check the interproximal areas using floss to make sure there is no sealant material in the ____ area.

A

Contact

172
Q

A treatment room _____ should be completed before the patient is seated.

A

Preparation checklist

173
Q

The ____ zone is a non-traffic area where equipment, such as nitrous oxide, can be placed with the top extending into the assistant’s zone.

A

Static

174
Q

The ____ zone is where the instruments and materials are passed and received. (Over the chest and at the chin of the patient).

A

Transfer

175
Q

___ grasp- instrument is held similiar to a pen, held between thumb and index finger.

A

Pen

176
Q

____ grasp- instrument held in hand or palm.

A

Palm

177
Q

____ grasp- instrument held in hand or palm, thumb stabilizes/guides the instrument.

A

Palm thumb

178
Q

The ____ is accomplished with a minimum of motion involving movement ONLY of your fingers, wrist, and elbow.

A

Instrument transfer

179
Q

During a transfer, the ____ should not move the finger rest or their eyes from the treatment site.

A

Dentist

180
Q

Return the instruments to their ____ positions following their use making it easy to find them should they be needed again. Arranging them from left to right, in the sequence they are to be used.

A

Original

181
Q

Dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant will all utilize a ____ while working on a patient for stability, support while holding an instrument or handpiece

A

Fulcrum

182
Q

____ is used to view something with the use of a mirror.

A

Indirect vision

183
Q

An ____ is a dental function that is delegated to someone by the dentist.

A

Expanded function

184
Q

A ____ becomes a finger rest when holding an instrument or handpiece.

A

Fulcrum

185
Q

A ____ is used to hold a specific instrument or hand piece.

A

Grasp

186
Q

To ____ is to comment or entrust a specific assignment to another person.

A

Delegate

187
Q

By practicing ____ you can increase patient comfort, minimize stress and fatigue, and increase productivity in the dental office.

A

expanded functions

188
Q

The operator should be positioned ____ than the assistant.

A

Lower

189
Q

The assistant should be positioned ____ than the operator.

A

Higher

190
Q

____ is the area of dentistry involved in the replacement of missing teeth or tooth structure with a cast restoration that is cemented in place and cannot be removed by the patient.

A

Fixed prosthodontics

191
Q

A ____ is a dentist with an additional 3 years of clinical practice and research in the field of prosthodontics.

A

Prosthodontist

192
Q

____ (indirect restoration)are created by the dental laboratory technician from precise impressions of the prepared tooth.

A

Cast restorations

193
Q

____ are cast restorations that cover the occlusal surface.

A

Inlay cast restorations

194
Q

____ are cast restorations that cover at least one cuspid and the occlusal surface.

A

Onlay cast restorations

195
Q

A ____ is a thin shell of tooth- colored material that covers the facial surface of the tooth.

A

Veneer

196
Q

The ____ is created directly in the patients mouth and bonded to the tooth in only one appointment.

A

Direct veneer

197
Q

An ____ is fabricated in the dental lab on the basis of an impression taken of the prepared tooth. (Most common veneer).

A

Indirect veneer

198
Q

____ are most commonly placed to improve the appearance of anterior teeth.

A

Porcelain veneers

199
Q

Porcelain veneers may be placed when the patient has a large amount of decay on the ____ teeth that composite fillings cannot restore but isn’t widespread enough to need a crown.

A

Anterior

200
Q

A ____ (cast crown) covers the crown of an individual tooth.

A

Full crown

201
Q

A ____ is made when a tooth is extremely decayed or fractured and cannot be reconstructed with a more conservative restoration.

A

Full crown

202
Q

A ____ (PFM) is a full metal crown with outer surfaces covered with a thin surface of porcelain.

A

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown

203
Q

____ are made of titanium and titanium alloys that are pre-made and come in several sizes. The post is usually placed deep into the canal to provide strength and stability to the post and crown.

A

Prefabricated post and cores

204
Q

A (traditional) ____ is a prosthetic that is used to replace missing teeth. The bridge is cemented in place and cannot be removed by the patient.

A

Fixed bridge

205
Q

A bridge is described by the number of ____ involved.

A

Units

206
Q

If a bridge is replacing one missing tooth it is called a three-unit ____. (consisting of two abutments and one pontic).

A

Bridge

207
Q

A ____ is an artificial tooth, or part of the dental appliance that replaces a missing natural tooth.

A

Pontic

208
Q

When a bridge replaces more than one tooth, there is a ____ for each tooth being replaced.

A

Pontic

209
Q

When ____ are used, they are placed before the core build-up and then incorporated into the build-up material.

A

Pins

210
Q

____ may be necessary to add strength to the core build-up for the crown.

A

Pin retention

211
Q

If a tooth is _____ or had been treated endodontically; a post is placed into the pulp canal.

A

Nonvital

212
Q

A ____ is used if the tooth is vital.

A

Core buildup

213
Q

The core builup is a strong ____ material that supports the cast crown and provides a larger area of retention for cementation of the crown.

A

Composite

214
Q

Periapical radio graphs show the crown, roots, apex and tissues surrounding the ____.

A

Apex

215
Q

Procedural steps: Assisting in sealants

  1. ____ the teeth needing sealants
  2. Clean the ____
  3. ____ and dry the teeth
  4. ____ the enamel
  5. ____ etched enamel (do not let saliva contaminate area)
  6. ____ etched enamel
  7. Apply the ____
  8. ____ the sealant
  9. ____ the sealant
  10. Floss
A
  1. Identify
  2. Enamel
  3. Isolate
  4. Etch
  5. Rinse
  6. Dry
  7. Sealant
  8. Light cure
  9. Evaluate
216
Q

____ biopsy is the complete removal of entire lesion or chunk plus some adjacent normal tissue.

A

Excisional biopsy

217
Q

To add retention to a non-vital tooth a ____ is placed into the pulp after root canal therapy.

A

Post and core

218
Q

A ____ impression is taken and used to fabricate a provisional crown or bridge,

A

Preliminary

219
Q

A ____ impression is taken and sent to the dental laboratory to fabricate a permanent crown or bridge.

A

Final

220
Q

____ temporarily displaces gingival tissue away from the tooth.

A

Gingival retraction cord

221
Q

A ____ has winglike projections that are bonded to the lingual surface of adjacent teeth and used to replace missing teeth, also known as a Maryland Bridge.

A

Resin- bonded bridge

222
Q

Fixed Prosthodontics is commonly referred to as ____.

A

Crown and bridge

223
Q

A ____ is a preformed post that is fitted into the canal of a non-vital and endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.

A

Cast post

224
Q

____ is an impression made for the purpose of diagnosis or the construction of a tray.

A

Preliminary impression

225
Q

An ____ covers the occlusal surface.

A

Inlay

226
Q

An ____ covers atleast one cusp along with the occlusal surface.

A

Onlay

227
Q

____ is a protective covering that is placed after a tooth has been prepared for an indirect restoration until the final casting is seated.

A

Provisional coverage

228
Q

A cast restoration is classified as having proper fit when it has good contacts, the ____ align the gums, and the height of the casting is in proper occlusion.

A

Margins

229
Q

____ is a term used for replacing or bringing something back to its natural appearance and function.

A

Restorations

230
Q

____ restorations cannot be reshaped or cared after completing several steps at the dental laboratory.

A

Indirect

231
Q

____ is a term used for an artistically beautiful appearance.

A

Esthetic

232
Q

____ are designed to maintain or restore function and keep the patient comfortable for a short amount of time,

A

Temporary restorations

233
Q

____ is a filling material that bonds directly to the tooth structure.

A

Composite resin

234
Q

____ is the ability to hold two things firmly together when they will not adhere to each other.

A

Retention

235
Q

____ is the type of ceramic most often used in indirect castings as it has strength, translucence, and the ability to match natural tooth color.

A

Porcelain

236
Q

It is essential that the tooth structure and the restorative material have the same rate of ____ and ____.

A

Expansion, contraction

237
Q

____ is a filling material that consists of numerous metals.

A

Amalgam

238
Q

____ is the force that causes unlike materials to adhere to each other.

A

Adhesion

Dental Assisting (4 decks)

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