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A gray-colored alloy (mixture) of metals and mercury used as a restorative material on posterior teeth.
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amalgam
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The incisors and cuspids located in the front of the mouth.
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anterior teeth
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A system of identifying the teeth that uses a two-digit code to identify the quadrant and tooth.
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Federation Dentaire International System
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A piece of dental equipment that holds and rapidly rotates a dental bur to cut tooth structure. Most are equipped with water that is automatically sprayed on the tooth during use.
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high-speed handpiece
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The opening in the apex of a tooth through which nerves and blood vessels enter and leave the tooth.
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apical foramen
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The state of being unable to feel sensation, especially the sensation of pain.
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anesthesia
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A dental handpiece used to remove particles and large amounts of liquid from the oral cavity; also known as high-volume evacuator (HVE) or high-vacuum evacuator.
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high-velocity oral evacuator (HVE)
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Bone tissue of the maxilla and mandible that contains the alveoli (sockets) for the roots of the teeth.
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alveolar process
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The surgical removal of a tooth.
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extraction
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The tissues surrounding the teeth; also known as the gums
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gingiva
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The pointed tip of the root of a tooth.
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apex
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A machine used in dental areas to provide air pressure.
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air compressor
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The surface of a tooth nearest the lip or cheek; also known as the labial surface on anterior teeth and the buccal surface on posterior teeth.
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facial surface
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Bad breath.
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halitosis
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Irreversible, hydrocolloid, dental impression material.
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alginate
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The teeth that pulverize or grind food and, in the permanent dentition, are located between the cuspids and molars; also known as premolars.
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bicuspids
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The hardest tissue in the body that covers the exterior of the crown of a tooth.
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enamel
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A dental anesthetic syringe designed to hold carpules; the harpoon permits the operator to aspirate the syringe to determine that the needle has not entered a blood vessel.
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aspirating syringe
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Farthest from the midline.
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distal
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A protective dental material that is placed over the pulpal area of a tooth to reduce irritation and thermal shock.
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base
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A portable piece of dental equipment that contains the handpieces and other major pieces of equipment that the dentist uses during a dental procedure.
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doctor's cart
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Having two roots (as in teeth).
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bifurcated
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The 20 teeth that are replaced by permanent teeth; also known as primary teeth.
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deciduous teeth
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The tissue that makes up the bulk of the tooth.
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dentin
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A chair designed to position a dental patient comfortably while providing easy access to his or her oral cavity.
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dental chair
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The natural teeth in their normal positions within the dental arches; may be primary, permanent, or mixed (containing both primary and permanent teeth).
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dentition
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A portable piece of dental equipment that contains the major pieces of equipment a dental assistant uses while aiding the dentist during a dental procedure.
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assistant's cart
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Not permanent; something that is shed.
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deciduous
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Drawing back by suction.
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aspiration
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A specialized light used on dental units to illuminate the oral cavity.
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dental light
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The strong teeth located at the angles of the lips that are used to tear food; also known as cuspids or eyeteeth.
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canines
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A bowl or cup that allows the patient to spit out particles and water and is automatically flushed with water.
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cuspidor
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Glass cartridges that contain a premeasured amount of local anesthetic solution that is used for dental local anesthesia.
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carpules
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The portion of a tooth that is covered with enamel and visible in the mouth; also a cast restoration that completely covers this portion of the tooth.
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crown
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The surface of a posterior tooth nearest the cheek; also known as the facial surface.
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buccal surface
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Dental impression trays that are specially made to fit a particular patient's mouth.
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custom trays
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Specialized dental X-rays that show only the crowns of the teeth; also known as bitewings.
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cavity-detecting X-rays
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Small, rotating cutting instruments used in dental handpieces to prepare cavities for filling with restorative materials.
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burs
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The destruction of tooth structure caused by dental decay.
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cavity
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Occurrences of tooth decay; also known as cavities.
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carious lesions
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A positive reproduction of the dental arches or teeth in plaster or similar materials; also known as a model.
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cast
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An attachment used on dental handpieces to cut and polish.
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contra angle
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Specialized dental X-rays that show only the crowns of the teeth; also known as cavity-detecting X-rays.
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bitewings
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The strong teeth located at the angles of the lips that are used to tear food; also known as canines or eyeteeth.
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cuspids
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A tooth-colored dental restorative material.
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composite
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One of the two upper jawbones (plural, maxillae). These bones fuse together to form the upper jaw.
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maxilla
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A dental material used to seal inlays, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances in place.
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cement
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The chewing, grinding surface of the posterior teeth.
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occlusal surface
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A specialized dental X-ray that shows the entire dental arch or all the teeth and related structures on one film.
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panoramic
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Dental X-rays that are used to view the occlusal planes of the maxilla or mandible.
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occlusal films
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Pertaining to the maxilla or upper jaw.
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maxillary
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The horseshoe-shaped bone that forms the lower jaw; the only moveable bone of the skull.
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mandible
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The slower dental handpiece in dental units that is used to remove caries and for fine finishing work.
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low-speed handpiece
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A positive reproduction of the dental arches or teeth in plaster or similar materials; also known as a cast.
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model
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The process of chewing.
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mastication
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The largest teeth in the dentition that are located in the posterior (back) of the mouth and are used to grind food.
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molars
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The hard, bone-like tissue that covers the exterior of the root of a tooth.
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cementum
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Pertaining to the mandible.
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mandibular
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The point at the neck of the tooth where the cementum of the root joins the enamel of the crown.
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cementoenamel junction
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The surface of the teeth nearest the tongue.
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lingual surface
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The surface of the teeth that is toward the midline of the mouth.
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mesial surface
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The surface of an anterior tooth located nearest the lips; also known as the facial surface.
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labial surface
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The mouth is divided into quadrants: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right.
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quadrant
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The anatomic portion of a tooth that helps hold the tooth in the mouth. The root is covered with dentin and is located below the gingiva (gums).
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root
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A specialized dental material that covers the exposed cut tooth tissue before a restorative material is placed.
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liner
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The cutting or biting surface of the anterior teeth; also known as the incisal edge.
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incisal surface
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The study of the anatomy, growth, and diseases of the teeth.
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odontology
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Small dental X-ray films that are used to accommodate the small mouths of young children.
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pedodontic (child) films
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Dental X-rays that show the entire tooth and the surrounding area.
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periapical films
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A special machine that uses water to form a suction or vacuum system. This suction is used to remove liquids and particles from the oral cavity.
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oral-evacuation system
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The teeth located in the front and center of the mouth that are used to cut food.
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incisors
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Areas on the crown surfaces of a tooth formed by a line drawn between two surfaces.
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line angles
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The structures that surround and support the teeth.
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periodontium
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A dental impression material that is elastic and rubbery in nature; also known as rubber base.
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polysulfide
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A negative reproduction of a tooth or dental arch.
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impression
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The process of repairing or replacing a diseased portion of a tooth or a lost tooth. Types of restoration include filling (restorative) materials, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
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restoration
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Foot controls on dental units that are used to operate handpieces.
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rheostats
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A dental impression material that is elastic and rubbery in nature; also known as polysulfide.
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rubber base
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A substance, such as soft tissue, that is transparent to X-rays (permits the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiation). These substances appear as black or gray regions on the X-ray.
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radiolucent
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Areas on the crown surface of a tooth that are formed when three surfaces meet.
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point angles
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A dental material used for restorative purposes for a short period of time until a permanent restoration can be placed.
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temporary
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An abbreviated means of identifying the permanent teeth by number and the primary teeth by letter. This system is used primarily in the United States.
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Universal Numbering System
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A handpiece in dental units that provides constant, low-volume suction to remove saliva from the mouth.
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saliva ejector
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A substance, such as dental enamel, that is not transparent to X-rays (does not permit the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiation). These substances appear as white or very light gray regions on the X-ray.
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radiopaque
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X-rays; images produced by radiation.
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radiographs
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The 20 permanent teeth that replace primary teeth.
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succedaneous
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A gypsum product used to create working models. This product is stronger than plaster.
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stone
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The premolars (bicuspids) and molars that are located in the back of the mouth.
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posterior teeth
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The soft tissue in the innermost area of a tooth that is made up of nerves and blood vessels that are held in place by connective tissue.
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pulp
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The first set of 20 teeth that are replaced by permanent teeth: eight incisors, four canines (cuspids), and eight molars. There are no premolars (bicuspids) in the primary dentition. Also known as deciduous teeth.
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primary dentition
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A dental handpiece attachment that holds polishing cups, disks, and brushes and is used to clean the teeth or polish restorations.
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prophylaxis angle
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A handpiece in dental units that provides air, water, or a combination of air and water for various dental procedures.
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tri-flow (air-water) syringe
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A gypsum product that is used to create dental models (study casts). This product is weaker than stone
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plaster
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The dense fibers of connective tissue that attach to the cementum of a tooth and the alveolus to support or suspend the tooth in its socket.
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periodontal ligaments
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The thin, tenacious, film-like deposit that adheres (sticks) to the teeth and can lead to decay; made of protein and microorganisms.
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plaque
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The mechanical mixing process used to combine mercury with the amalgam alloy.
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trituration
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The teeth that pulverize or grind food and, in the permanent dentition, are located between the cuspids and molars; also known as bicuspids.
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premolars
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The 32 teeth that are designed to last a lifetime; eight incisors, four canines (cuspids), eight premolars (bicuspids), and 12 molars. Twenty of these teeth are referred to as succedaneous teeth because they replace the primary teeth.
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permanent dentition
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