List #1
What is the term used to describe death of a cell or group of cells
Necrosis
Which tooth numbering system for primary teeth uses letters and not numbers
Palmer
What is the medical term used to describe the mechanical wearing away of teeth by abnormal stressors
Abrasion
What is the procedure called where patients are taught to eliminate decay and gum disease by using effective brushing and flossing techniques.
OHI
Oral Hygiene Instructions
Which dental prosthesis replaces ALL the teeth in the same arch called:
Complete Denture
What is the term used to describe inflammation of the tongue
Glossitis
What is the term used to describe discolored enamel caused from excessive fluoride intake while the crown of the tooth is developing.
Fluorosis
Panoramic or PAN
What is the procedure called where the process of smoothing the cementum of the root of the tooth, also referred to as deep subgingival scaling.
Root Planning
A patient who has had ALL their teeth removed are commonly referred to as an _______________ patient
Edentulous
What is the term used to describe the act of swallowing
Deglutition
What does ZOE stand for? It is a commonly used form of restorative material in primary teeth.
Zinc Oxide Eugenol
Which type of dental x-ray shows the entire tooth including the roots and apex and surrounding bone.
Periapical
What is the most common dental instrument called that removes calculus/tartar
Scaler
What is the name of a fixed prosthodontic that is used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitely to adjacent teeth or dental implants
Bridge
What is the term used to describe any space between teeth in the same arch
Diastema
What is the name of the device used to create more space in a child's mouth by gradually widening the upper jaw.
What is the term used to describe a drug with a strong analgesic action and an addiction potential
Narcotic
What is the dental procedure called where stain is removed from teeth.
Prophylaxis or Prophy
What is the fixed prosthesis that covers only the facial surface of anterior teeth called:
Veneer
What is the term used to describe the teeth at the back of the mouth, such as bicuspids and molars.
Posterior Teeth
What is the following preventative procedure called. A thin plastic layer placed on occlusal (chewing) surfaces of permanent teeth.
Dental Sealants
What is the medical term(s) for Laughing Gas
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
What is the name of the dental instrument that is used to measure pocket depths
Periodontal Probe
What is the fixed prosthesis called that extends over one or more cusps and adjoining occlusal surfaces of a tooth
Onlay