The removal of plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth.
What is prophylaxis
Hemodent is used in dentistry to control this.
What is to stop the bleeding
This is the name of the most common type of intraoral radiograph.
What is bitewing
The hard outer layer of the tooth.
What is the enamel
This sharp tool is used to detect cavities or irregularities in tooth enamel.
What is explorer
These small metal or ceramic attachments are bonded to the teeth to hold the archwire.
What is brackets
This X-ray shows the entire tooth, including the root.
What is periapical xray
This tool is used to remove soft decay and debris from a cavity.
What is the spoon
Which liner is used to protect the pulp from irritation?
What is limelight
This extraoral X-ray captures a broad view of the jaws, teeth, and sinuses.
What is panoramic xray
The living tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.
What is the pulp
This material is poured into impressions to create dental models.
What is dental stone or plaster
For tooth #24 what color xray rinn do you use?
What is blue
Tip of the root
What is the apex.
The hand you always transfer instruments with for a right handed dentist
What is the left hand.
This glass ionomer material releases this mineral to help prevent decay.
What is fluoride
This error happens when the PID is not aligned with the sensor or film, causing a white area on the image.
What is cone cut