This condition is characterized by the inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of bone
Gingivitis
This radiographic finding is indicative of a periapical abscess
Periapical radiolucency
This term describes the process of obtaining voluntary agreement from a patient after providing all necessary information
Informed consent
This anesthetic is most commonly made without epinephrine
Carbocaine/mepivicaine
Nitrous oxide tanks are this color
Blue
This periodontal surgery is used to cover root surfaces and increase attached gingiva
Connective tissue graft (CTG)
This instrument is used to measure the working length during a root canal
Apex locator
This is the most common emergency in a dental chair
Syncope
This is the amount of occlusal clearance needed for a zirconia crown
2 mm
These bovine-named forceps are designed to extract which specific teeth
Mandibular molars
Name this part
Implant healing abutment
This irrigation solution is commonly used in endodontic therapy and has antimicrobial and tissue-dissolving properties
Sodium hypochlorite
When a diabetic patient has increased pulse and becomes confused and sweaty, they are probably experiencing this
Hypoglycemia
This diagnostic tool is used to detect caries and assess the health of the periodontal tissues
Bitewing radiograph
This condition presents as exposed necrotic bone for more than 8 weeks and can be caused by medication, radiation, or anti-resorptive therapy
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
This is the amount of space required between adjacent implants
3 mm
This material is used to repair root perforations, internal resorption, and for apexification
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)
Amoxicillin 500mg x4 (2g total) taken 1 hr before dental procedure
This is the primary support for a complete denture
Hard palate
This is the maximum recommended dose of lidocaine with epinephrine for an average adult
4.4 mg/kg or about 300 mg total (max 8 carpules)
This tool can be used for frenectomy, biopsy, gingivectomy, gingival recontouring and gingival troughing as long as you're wearing eye protection!
Soft tissue DIODE laser
This is the recommended treatment for a recently avulsed tooth
Replant and splint for 2 weeks followed by RCT
This is TUSDM's protocol if the patient is experiencing a life threatening emergency
Call Code Blue from code phone (3rd floor phone is at the front desk) and call Tufts Police
Amoxicillin is considered the first line of defense for many dental infections. This is how it is prescribed
500mg TID x 7 days
These are contraindications for nitrous oxide sedation
Recent eye/ear surgery
COPD/CHF
Upper respiratory infection