instruments
files
are used to shape and enlarge the canals, remove necrotic tissue
an appliance that widens the maxillary arch
Activator
Alginate
Used to take impressions. Very common used when less accuracy is needed
Objective fears
a fear of someone else experience
Amenorrhea
Absence of monthly menstrual period
reamers
enlarges canals, applied with twisting motion
Fluoride application
the application of fluoride
Wax Bite registration
Shows relationship between maxillary and mandibular arches
What age should kids begin seeing the dentist?
2
Calcium
A major mineral found in the bones and teeth and functions in muscle contraction, helps the nervous system and the blood circulation.
rubber stops
used to mark the length of the root canal
Brackets
devises attached to the teeth to hold arch wire in place and transmit the force of the arch wire.
Reversable hydrocolloid
Used for final impressions can be reset to normal state.
hand-over-mouth method
Used to show children behavior skills. Is no longer in practice
Calorie
Body needs this to be healthy but too many can be bad. They are found in water and other foods that we ingest
Gates-and-glidden drills
used on the low-speed handpiece. Used to prepare an opening by removing obstructing dentin
Corrective orthodontics
the improvement of ortho problems
polysulfide
Smells like sulfur base and catalyst pastes
Papoose board
gentle resistant of the arms or legs to reduce movement.
carbohydrates
found in fruits, grains, legumes, and some veggie roots
Lentulo spirals
used to spin root canal sealer or cement into canal
distoversion
when the tooth position is distal to normal position
Gypsum Materials
Plaster
Type I and type V
Calcination process
Subjective fears
Fears induced by feelings, attitudes and concerns
electrolytes
minerals that have positive or negative charges