Periodontics
Who is the doctor that specializes in periodontal disease?
Periodontist
Who is the doctor that specializes in orthodontics?
Orthodontist
Who is the doctor that specializes in oral surgery?
Oral surgeon
Who is the doctor that performs general dentistry?
General Dentist
Who is the doctor who specialized in endodontic dentistry?
Endodontist
What instrument is used to measure perio depths?
Perio (periodontal) Probe
What is cemented on the teeth during orthodontic treatment?
Brackets
Name two procedure that an oral surgeon may preform.
Sinus lift, Wisdom tooth extraction, Implant placement, etc.
Other than the dentist, who can place fillings on a patient and what is their title?
EFDA (expanded functions) Dental Assistant
What does RCT stand for?
Root Canal Therapy
What perio depth is the mark of early perio disease?
Anything over 4mm
What is placed on brackets for tooth movement.
Elastics / rubber bands
What teeth numbers are the third molars? And what is another name for them?
#1,16, 17 and #32, wisdom teeth!
In a general dental office, if a patient does not need a filling or any restorative work, what other appointment would they be seen for?
What part of the tooth do endodontist focus on?
The pulp (nerves and soft tissue within the canals)
What is the the first stage of periodontal disease?
Gingivitis
Name 1 orthodontic appliance.
Head gear, Retainer, Palatal Expander (RPE), Invisialign?
What are at least two things a patient should do, and should not do after an extraction?
Bite on gauze, Tylenol/Ibprofen, No straws, No spitting, No smoking, etc.
Name at least 2 types of prosthodontics.
Dentures, partials, implants, bridges
What type of restoration is placed after a root canal has been completed?
A crown
What does the term "periodontal" refer to?
"around the tooth" gum tissue, bone
What is a retainer used for?
To retain teeth after orthodontic treatment is completed
What is a dry socket?
The loss of the blood clot after an extraction
What is the name of the false tooth and support tooth of a bridge?
Pontic=false tooth Abutment= support tooth
What endo procedure removes the apex and infected surrounding tissue of a root canal tooth?
Apicoectomy