Darby And Walsh Glossary

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Pathological loss of tooth structure from biomechanical forces on the tooth; usually cervical areas of the teeth

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Abfraction

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Tooth wear caused by a foreign substance

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Abrasion

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tooth, tooth root, or implant that serves as an anchor for a fixed or removable appliance

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Abutment

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willingness to explain/justify ones behaviour or decisions

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accountability

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Fourth phase of the stages of change theory where ct has changed behaviour for less then 6 months

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action stage

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Self care actions that are fundamental to independant living

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Activities of daily living

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Primary infection of the oral mucosa by the herpes simplex virus seen as redness of tissues, vesicles and painful ulcers

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Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis

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loc. inflammation that occurs when bacteria or toxins rapidly enter the periradicular tissues, usually from tooth pulp chamber

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Acute periapical abscess

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abscess associated w a tooth that is covered partially or completely by a flap of tissue

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acute pericoronitis

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exacerbated inflammatory rxn occuring usually in a perio involved area and caused by a blockage of the area by a foreign body

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acute periodontal abscess

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undesirable effects from taking a medication that recquires medical care; side effects, toxicity rns and drug hypersensitivity

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Adverse drug effects

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Role of the DH in protecting and supporting clients rights and well being

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Advocate

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occuring and thriving only in the presence of Oxygen

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Aerobic

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artifically generated solid or liquid airborne particles less then 50 microns in size

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Aerosols

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irreversible, flexible hydrocolloid impression material used primarily for making study casts of clients dentition

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Alginate

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Bone composed of compact or cortical bone and spongy bone that is marked by trebecular spaces seen on radiographs

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Alveolar bone

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nonkeratinized epithelium characterized by a smooth and shiny surface that covers the vestibule & floor of the mouth, and becomes buccal and labial mucosa

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alveolar mucosa

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Irreversible dementia characterized by accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques within the cerebral cortex

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Alzheimers disease

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Alloy of mercury w silver, copper, & tin; used to restore form and function to the teeth

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Amalgam

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form of enamel dysplasia resulting from hereditary factors; characterized by partial or total malformation of enamel

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amelogenesis imperfecta

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agents that undergo beiotransformation in the liver by microsomal enzymes; almost entirely excreted by the kidneys

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Amide LA

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Substance containing the same minerals as the hydroxyapatite crystals of the tooth enamel, seek out area of demineralization to prevent caries progression, enhance enamel remineraliztion and occlude dentinal tubules

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Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP)

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occuring or existing in the absence of free oxygen

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anaerobic

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part of the tooth covered by cementum

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anatomic root

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metal device inserted within bone tissue of mand or max arch

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Anchor

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Below normal levels of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin in blood resulting in reduced delivery of oxygen to tissue

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Anemia