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28 Cards in this Set
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Difference between plaque and calculus? |
Plaque is soft sticky bacteria that can be removed by brushing; calculus is stonelike material that cannot be removed by brushibg(can be removed by a dentist) |
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Difference between pontic and abutment? |
A pontic is an artificial tooth used to replace the missing natural tooth; an abutment is a tooth or implant used to support the pontic |
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How many teeth in an adult dentition? |
32 teeth |
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What is the term of a person with permanent teeth and primary teeth? |
Mixed Dentition |
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What is the purpose of a matrix band? |
To form a temporary wall around tooth for amalgam to set |
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What does Acid Etch do to the enamel? |
Makes the enamel porous and able to accept composite material |
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Describe difference between tooth decay and gum disease? |
Gum disease (periodontitis) involves gum tissue and bone; tooth decay (cavities/caries) permanently damages the surface and layers of tooth. |
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Which procedure would require the use of a gutta purcha? |
Root Canal |
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Difference between a periapical x-ray and a bitewing x-ray? |
Periapical x-ray shows entire tooth; bitewing x-ray shows decay between teeth |
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What is a wigglebug? |
A machine that mixes amalgam and cements |
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Two types of models you would find in a dental office? Describe materials |
Study models - Material: Plaster Working models - Material: Stone |
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Periodontis |
A dentist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease |
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Oral Pathologist |
A dentist who specializes in the treatment of diseases that affect the hard and soft tissues of oral cavity |
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Subgingival |
Below the gingiva |
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Apical foremen |
Opening at the apex of the root of a tooth |
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Dentition |
Natural teeth in dental arch |
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p.r.n |
When needed |
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Fistula |
Pathway through which puss drains through the mouth |
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Cross Contramination |
the spread of microorganisms from one person or object to another |
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Osteitis |
Dry Sockets |
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Interdental Papilla |
gum found in between the spaces of teeth |
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What is amalgam? |
Mixture of mercury, tin, silver, and zinc |
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What is a composite? |
Tooth colored fillings, weaker than amalgam, made of plastic and glass. |
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What is a crown and bridge? |
fixed prosthetic devices, cemented on to existing teeth or implants |
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A root canal |
A procedure to replace infected pulp in a root canal with a gutta purcha |
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What is an extraction? |
Removing of a damaged tooth |
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Favorite topic covered in course? why? |
Radiography because I think it is amazing that we have the technology to see beyond our skin and muscles to see bone. |
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Why did I chose to become a dental assistant? |
I chose to become a dental assistant when I realized that teeth are something that we keep forever and I wanted to be able to help others realize the importance of taking care of them. |
