Dental Specialists
This specialist specializes in pediatric dentistry
What is pedodontist
What does SRP stand for
Scaling & Root Planing
shows the apex of the tooth
What is periapical?
Tooth number 3
What is the maxillary right 1st molar
What is a prophylaxis
a basic cleaning of the teeth
Handpiece that operates on air pressure and reaches speeds of 450,000 rpm
What is a High-Speed Handpiece
This specialist performs procedures such as a root canal
What is an endodontist?
What are the three layers of the teeth
What are enamel, dentin, pulp
sends power from the control panel to the tubehead
What is the extension arm?
Mandibular right canine
What is tooth #27
What is calculus?
tartar, is a hardened plaque
What are the parts of a Bur?
Shank, Neck, & Head
This specialist treats conditions of malocclusion
What is an orthodontist?
What is demineralization?
Weak spot in the enamel
joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible
What is (TMJ) Temporomandibular Joint
Maxillary left 1st premolar
What is tooth #12
a combination of primary and secondary teeth
Mixed dentition
A handpiece that operates at speeds up to 25,000 rpm
What is a Low-Speed Handpiece
This member of the dental healthcare team provides oral hygiene and oral prophylaxis to dental patients
What is a dental hygienist?
Define plaque
Sticky bacteria biofilm that forms on the enamel and can be removed with a toothbrush
This xray is commonly used to check wisdom teeth
What is panoramic?
Tooth #32
What is mandibular right 3rd molar
Biting surface of the posterior surface
What is the occlusal surface
A bur that shortens restorative preparation time and increases productivity
What is a Diamond Bur?
Specializes in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease
What is a periodontist?
What is the small flap of tissue on the anterior that must be captured during a maxillary dental impression
What is the frenum?
purpose of this xray is to check interproximally for dental caries
What is a bitewing
Tooth #8
What is maxillary right central incisor
biting edge of your anterior teeth
Incisal surface
High-speed handpieces that are available with lights mounted in the head of the headpiece.
What is a Fiber-Optic Light Handpiece