Unit 12 Oral Cancer
a treatment using chemicals
chemotherapy
widening of the bone ridge to support implants
ridge expansion
a drug that causes temporary absence of sensation
local anesthetic
a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections
penicillin
the removal of cells for examination using a scalpel
scalpel biopsy
a swelling caused by tissue growth
tumor
knocked out by force
avulsed tooth
a topical anesthetic often used before an injection
benzocaine
a substance which helps prevent tooth decay
fluoride
the removal of cells for examination using a brush
brush biopsy
a raw, painful place on the body
sore
surgery to correct the jaw and face
orthognathic surgery
a gas that eliminates pain and creates feelings of pleasure
nitrous oxide
a drug that is prescribed to patients who have dry mouth
pilocarpine
The tooth was growing in /sideways/ avulsed.
sideways
a treatment using radioactivity
radiation therapy
a split in the roof of the mouth
cleft palate
a jelly or ointment which is used to numb the surface of a body part
topical anesthetic
an antibiotic which controls plaque and gingivitis
chlorhexidine
Give 400 points, you have to choose one team If the team answers correctly, the will the points. The team need to say the word correctly.
an over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer
acetaminophen
You can take 500 points from another team If you answer correctly.
It's is a rough, hard surface.
crust
Double points
surgery to remove tissue in the throat
UPPP
a local anesthetic that creates numbness in the mouth
lidocaine
a drug that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation
ibuprofen
a medication which reduces inflammation and redness in the gums
corticosteroid