Endodontics
What specialist is qualified to perform root canal therapy?
Endodontist
A temporary covering for a single crown or bridge is referred to as a
Fixed prosthodontics is commonly referred to as?
Crown & bridge
Another name used to describe a permanent cement is
Luting agent
____ is a very thin film of debris on newly prepared dentin.
Smear layer
What dental emergency can result if bacteria reaches the nerves & blood vessels of a tooth?
Abscess
What type of dental material is used to make a custom provisional?
Acrylic resin
The type of impression to be sent to the dental laboratory for the preparation of a crown is the _____ impression
Final
For which procedure would you include temporary cement on the tray set up
Provisional coverage
What effect does eugenol have on the pulp?
Soothing
Another term for necrotic is
nonmetal
Who can legally fabricate & temporary cement a provisional in the dental office
Expanded functions dental assistant
How does the dentist convey to the laboratory technician what type of crown is to be made?
Lab prescription
_____ is the method of missing a cement by using a flat flexible metal or plastic instrument
Spatulate
What is the purpose of a dental liner is to
protect the pulp from any type of irritation.
The type of moisture control recommended by the ADA for root canal is
Dental dam
What step of the procedure is required before the dentist prepares a tooth for a custom provisional?
Preliminary impression
A ____ is a layer of tooth colored material that is bonded or cemented to the prepared facial surface
Veneer
_____ is a type of reaction of process in the release of heat
Exothermic
___ is the process of opening or removing enamel rods with the use on an acid product.
Etching
The material most commonly used for obturation of a canal is
gutta percha
An item that is already shaped in the appearance required is termed?
Preformed
A___ is an artificial tooth in a bridge that replaces a natural missing tooth.
Pontic
The main component in the liquid of zinc phosphate is
Phosphoric acid
A liquid made from clove oil & selected for its soothing effect is
eugenol