Pediatric
What is the term used to describe the shedding or loss of a primary tooth.
Exfoliation
What is the term used to describe inflammation of the gingival tissue
Gingivitis
What is the term used to identify a drug with a strong analgesic action and addiction potential
Narcotic
What is the term used to identify the anchorage tooth for a bridge.
What is the term used to identify the lower jaw
Mandible
What is the device used to create more space in a child's mouth by gradually widening the upper jaw?
Palate Expander
What is the term used to describe a sticky, bacterial substance that accumulates on the teeth.
Plaque
What is the term used to identify a cavity detecting radiograph showing interproximal surfaces between the teeth.
Bitewings
What is the term used to identify binding or joining of loose or weak teeth to one another to stabilize and strengthen them.
Splinting
What is the term used to identify the paired main bone of the upper jaw
Maxilla or Maxillary
What is the term used to describe discolored enamel resulting from excessive fluoride intake while the child's crown is developing.
Fluorosis
What is the term used to identify the removal of calculus deposits from teeth.
Scaling
What is the term used to identify a single radiographic film that shows the entire character and arrangement of the teeth and the surrounding gum and bone structure.
Panoramic
What is the term used to identify a restoration that extends over one or more cusps and adjoining occlusal surfaces of the tooth.
Onlay
What is the term used to identify a dental prosthesis constructed to fit over the gums and hold artificial teeth.
Partial Denture
What is the term used to describe a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay.
Sealants
What is the term used to identify a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and without treatment can destroy bone that supports teeth.
Periodontal Disease
What is the term used to identify the administration of drugs within the vein.
Intravenous
What is the term used to identify a type of dental restoration that completely encircles a tooth or dental implant.
Crown
What is the term used to identify a patient without teeth. A patient who had all their teeth removed.
What is the term used to identify a root canal in a baby tooth
Pulpotomy
What is the name of the dental instrument used to measure pocket depths around a tooth to establish the health of the periodontium
Perio Probe
What is the term used to identify a picture taken outside the mouth that examines all the external structures of the oral cavity.
Extra-oral film
What is the term used to identify a layer of material placed over the facial surface of a tooth.
Veneer
What is the term used to identify a type of denture constructed for insertion immediately following removal of the natural anterior teeth.
Immediate Denture