Endodontics
Intense reaction to hot or cold-
thermal sensitivity
the temporary paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face-
Bell's palsy
growth to and learning on a certain level-
maturation
inflammatory disease involving the soft tissue and bone support of teeth-
periodontitis
is attached to the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient, includes “braces,” bands, brackets, arch wires, and ties-
Fixed Appliance
Pulp tissues have become inflamed-
pulpitis
the study of oral diseases, their causes (if known), and their effects on the body-
Oral pathology
protective device that prevents premature loss or fracture of teeth-
Mouth guard
bone like structure covering the root of the tooth-
cementum
is inserted into the mouth and removed by the patient, include functional retainers-
Removable appliance
Removal of the coronal portion of exposed vital pulp-
pulpotomy
fluid-filled or semisolid fluid-filled sac-
Cyst
used in the restoration of badly decayed teeth; usually used as a space maintainer in primary tooth replacement, or as temporary crown to be replaced by cast gold or porcelain-
stainless steel crown
separates one socket from another-
interproximal bone
This involves improving existing problems-
corrective orthodontics
Light pressure applied to the suspected offending tooth and surrounding tissues-
palpitation
Tissue damage:in dentistry, all abnormal structures in the oral cavity-
Lesions
Paint on method to apply topical fluoride to the teeth for longer exposure-
fluoride varnish
complication following a tooth extraction involving the loss of the blood clot commonly known as dry socket-
alveolitis
Orthodontic treatments can be one of the following-
preventive or interceptive
The area of nerves, blood vessels, and tissues that surround the root of a tooth-
periradicular
a large, fluid-filled blister; greater than 1/2 inch in diameter-
Bulla
gentle restraint of the arms and legs to reduce or eliminate movement. This is for the safety of the patient and the operator and used with the informed consent of the parent/guardian-
Papoose board
What is the most common cause of tooth loss in those below 40?-
caries and third molar removal
Orthodontic treatment involves much more than straightening teeth. The scope of treatments in orthodontics includes?-
Maintaining or establishing a normal or functional occlusion.
Improving the esthetic appearance of the face.
Eliminating problems that may disrupt normal development of the teeth and facial structures.
Correcting several facial and oral deformities through cooperative work with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon.