All Things Anatomy
Upper jaw that holds teeth.
Maxilla
A division of the U.S. Department of Labor that ensures the safety of employees in the work place.
OSHA
This restoration is needed when a patients tooth is broken or heavily decayed
Crown
Instrument used after elevation to remove tooth from the socket
Forcep
How often should dental water lines be flushed?
At least once per day
The outer layer covering the root of the tooth.
Cementum
Uses high frequency sound waves in water bath to remove debris from instruments
Ultrasonic cleaner
Only person in dental office who can permanently cement a crown or bridge
Dentist
Which matrices is used for an anterior composite filling
Celluloid/Mylar strip
What bite classification is a protrusive maxilla?
Class II
The joint on each side of the head tha allows movement of the mandible
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Uses heat and pressure to sterilize instruments.
Autoclave
Floating crown on bridge that replaces a missing tooth
Pontic
Instrument used to remove decay
Spoon excavator
Attached hard bacteria build-up
Calculus
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20
Which agency makes guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention.
CDC
The two adjacent teeth that support the bridge
Abutment
Instrument used to scoop the amalgam out of the well
Amalgam carrier
A preventive procedure where a plastic like coating is placed that protects the occlusal of posterior teeth
Sealants
Upper right 2nd molar
Tooth #2
This instrument can not go into the ultrasonic because it can not be submerged in water
Handpiece
Lab slip, prescription, opposing impression & bite, Final impression
Items needed to send case to the lab
Instrument used to smooth amalgam
Burnished
When taking an alginate impression, what is the correct ratio of water to powder?
1 water: 1 powder