Instrument that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through liquid
ultrasonic
process that kills all microorganisms
sterilization
pertaining to the lips
labial
blood, saliva and other bodily fluids
bioburden
V shaped space between the nose and lips
philtrum
the science and study of dental caries
cariology
instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
autoclave
sugar substitute that can kill the bacteria that causes decay
xylitol
verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore forming microorganisms to a certain temperature
biologic monitoring
the outline of the lips
vermillion border
capable of killing bacterial spores
sporacidal
first sound heard while taking a blood pressure
diastolic
item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone
critical instrument
specific sounds heard in a stethoscope when taking a blood pressure
korotkoff sounds
what is severe dry mouth
xerostomia
the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy
metabolism
where the upper and lower lips meet
labial commisure
severe dry mouth
xerostomia
fleshy cartilage anterior to the ear opening
tragus
adult molars are know as which type of teeth
nonsucceedanous
what bacteria feeds off sugar
lactobacilli
what caries classification is when caries are present on the cusps of teeth
class 6
chronic condition caused by excessive intake of fluoride causing mottling or discoloration of teeth
fluorosis
what x-ray holder and color would be used for taking an x-ray of tooth #14
YELLOW
Posterior PA Rinn
abnormality or irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat
arrhythmia