Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontic Dentistry
Endodontic Dentistry
Radiology
Prosthodontic Dentistry
100

This type of dentition is comprised of both primary & permanent teeth.

What is mixed dentition? 

100

This type of orthodontic appliance is comprised of bands, wires, brackets, and elastomers.

What are fixed appliances? 

100

Blood supply as apposed to nerve supply is responsible for the life of the tooth, also known as.

What is tooth vitality? 

100
This extra-oral image captures the entire maxilla and mandible.

What is a panoramic image? 

100
This type of dental prostheses is supported by one or more natural teeth and/or a dental implant implant.

What is a fixed prosthesis? 

200

Aerobic bacteria form this sticky substance which adheres to tooth structures and contributes to early childhood caries.

What is plaque biofilm? 

200

This type of appliance is used to support teeth while bone stabilizes.

What is a retainer? 

200

This is the most vascular part of the tooth. It is also the part to the tooth where endodontic therapy occurs. 

What is the pulp chamber? 

200

This is used to hold extra-oral film and intensifying screens. 

What is a cassette? 

200
An artificial tooth that is connected to an abutment.

What is a pontic? 

300

After consuming simple sugars, many oral bacteria excrete acid which break down this crystal.

What is hydroxyapatite?

300

Due to the improper removal of plaque biofilm, this lesion occurs on the surface of enamel and is also referred to as demineralization. 

What is a white spot lesion? 

300
This material is most commonly placed in pulp chambers and canals during endodontic therapy.

What is Gutta-percha? 

300

The purpose of this radiograph is to examine the entire tooth and supporting structures. 

What is a periapical image? 

300

Removal of this, by both the patient and clinician, is essential for implant success.

What is biofilm?

400

This childhood disease affects nearly 1/4 of US children 2-5 years & nearly half of US children 12-15 years of age.

What is caries? 

400
This tooth brushing technique, brushes the wires & brackets of braces with the toothbrush bristles facing the occlusal / incisal edges of the tooth. 
What is the Charter's tooth bushing method? 
400
When ruling out a need for endodontic therapy, this three word assessment might be considered. It can be performed by thermal & electrical means.
What is pulp vitality testing? 
400

This intra-oral image used to assess salivary stones or other foreign bodies.

What is an occlusal image?

400
This is the final, and arguably most important, step in the clinical care and evaluation process of all dental prostheses.

What is documentation? 

500

This method of patient management helps to prepare parents for what to expect during different developmental stages & to provide optimal oral hygiene care for their children. 

What is anticipatory guidance? 

500

These two gingival responses occur due to lack of biofilm removal during orthodontic treatment. 

What are gingivitis and periodontitis? 

500

Electrical pulp testing is contraindicated in patient's with this device. 

What is a cardiac pacemaker? 

500

To assess the bone level of a perio-maintenance patient, this is the most appropriate intra-oral radiograph to capture. 

What is a vertical bitewing?

500

This prosthodontic appliance replaces all of the teeth in one or both arches.

What is a full denture? 

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