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Dental skills

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Odontology   A study of the anatomy, growth, and diseases of the teeth.  
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dentitions   The number, type, and arrangement of teeth in the mouth.  
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Crown   The anatomical portion of a tooth that is exposed in the oral cavity, above the ginvia, or gums.  
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Root   The anatomic portion of a tooth that is below the gingiva; helps hold the tooth in the mouth.  
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Cervix   Anatomical part of a tooth where the crown joins with the root.  
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Apex   The pointed extremity of a conelike structure.  
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Enamel   Hardest tissue in the body.  
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Cementum   Hard, bonelike tissue that covers the outside of the root.  
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Dentine   Tissue that makes up the main bulk of the tooth.  
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Pulp   Soft tissue located in the innermost area of the tooth.  
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Periodontium   Consists of those structures that surround and support the teeth and includes the alveolar prpocess, the periodontal ligament, and the gingiva.  
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Aveolar process   The bone tissue of the maxilla and mandible that surrounds the roots of the teeth.  
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Periodontal ligament   Consists of dense fivers of connective tissue that attach to the cementum of the tooth and to the alveolus.  
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Gingiva or gums   They cover the alveolar bone and surround the teeth.  
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Incisors   Teeth located in the front and center of the mouth; used to cut food.  
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Cluspids   Also called a canine or eyetooth; the type of tooth located at angel of lips and used to tear food.  
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Bicuspids   Also called premolars; the teeth that pulverize or grind food and are located between cuspids and molars.  
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Molars   Teeth in the back of the mouth, largest and strongest teeth and used to chew and grind food.  
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Primary or deciduous, teeth   The first set of 20 teeth.  
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Quadrants   Four sections.  
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Maxillary   Upper jawbone  
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Mandibular   Horseshoe-shaped bone that forms the lower jaw; only movable bone of the skull.  
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Permanent or succedaneous teeth   Second set of teeth  
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Universal Numbering System   An abbreviated form for identifying the teeth.  
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Federation Dentaire International System   Abbreviated means of identifying the teeth that uses a two digit code to identify the quadrant and tooth.  
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Anterior   Towards the front  
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Posterior   Towards the back  
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Labial   Crown surface next to the lips; facial surface  
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Lingual   Crown surface next to the tongue  
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Incisal   Cutting edge of the tooth  
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Mesial   Side surface closets to the midline  
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Midline   The imaginary line dividing mouth into a right half and a left half  
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Distal   Side surface away from the midline; the side surface facing toward the back of the mouth.  
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Buccal   Crown surface next to face or cheel; facial surface  
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Lingual   Crown surface next to the tongue  
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Occlusal   Chewing or grinding surface of the toothesial  
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Mesial   Side surface toward the midline of the mouth  
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Line angles   Form where two crown surfaces meet.  
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Point angles   Form where three crown surfaces meet.  
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Dental light   Used in dental units to illuminate the oral cavity.  
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Dental chair   Special chair designed to position a patient comfortably while providing easy access to the patient's oral cavity  
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Air compressor   Provides air pressure to operate the handpieces and air syringes on the dental units.  
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Oral evacuation sustem   Called a central vacuum system, uses water to provide the dental units with a sucdtion action.  
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Assistant's cart   Cart's for assistants  
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Tri-flow or air-water syringe   Handpiece that provides, air, water, or a combination of air and water for various dental procedures  
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Saliva ejector   Low volume suction to remove saliva from the mouth  
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High velocity oral evacuator   Used to remove particles, debris, and large amounts of liquid from the oral cavity.  
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Cuspidor   Bowl or cup that can be used to allow the patient to expectorate (spit out) particles and water  
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Doctors cart   Contain air-water syringes in addition to a variety of handpieces  
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Rheostats   Foot controls used to operate the handpieces.  
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Contra angle   Used for cutting and polishing during various dental procedures  
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Burs   Rotary instruments used to cut, shape, finish, and polish teeth, restorations, and dental appliances.  
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Low-speed handpiece   Used for dental caries (dedcay) removal and fine-finishing work  
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Prophylaxis angle   Holds polishing cups, disks, and brushes that are used to clean the teeth or to polish resstorations.  
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High-speed handpiece   Used to do most of the cutting and preparation of the tooth during dental procedures.  
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Carious lesions   An occurrence of tooth decay  
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Plaque   A thin tenacious, filmlike deposit that adheres to the teeth and can lead to decay  
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Halitosis   Bad breath  
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Impression   A negative reproduction of a tooth  
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Model or cast   A positive reproduction of the arches or teeth that is created from the negative impression  
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Alginate   An irreversible, hyddrocolloid impression material.  
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Rubber base   An elastomeric impression material that is elastic and rubbery in nature.  
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Plaster   Gypsum product used to form models. It is used mainly where strength is not a critical factor such as for study models and preliminary models.  
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Stone   A refined gypsum product that produces a stronger more regular and uniform model.  
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Anesthesia   The state of inability to feel sensation, especially the sensation of pain  
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Carpules   Glass cartridges that contain premeasured amounts of anesthetic solutions.  
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Aspirating syringes   Used to inject local anesthetic.  
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Liner   Material used to cover, line, or seal exposed tooth tissue, such as dentin.  
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Base   Protective material that is placed over pulpal area of a tooth to reduce irritation and thermal (heat) shock.  
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Cement   Used to permanently seal inlays, orthodontic appliances, crowns, and bridges in place.  
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Temporary   Material used as a restorative material for a short time and only until permanent restoration can be done.  
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Restoration   The process of replacing a diseased portion of a tooth or a lost tooth by artificial means.  
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Cavity   A hole in a tooth  
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Amalgam   A restorative material used primarily on posterior teeth.  
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Composite   Restorative material used most frequently in the repair of anterior teeth, but can also be used to restore posterior teeth.  
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Radiographs   Negatives taken of the teeth.  
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Radiolucent   Areas that appear dark on X-rays  
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Radiopaque   Areas that appear light or white on X-rays  
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Bitewings (BWXR)   Show only the crowns of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.  
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Periapical films (PA)   Show the tooth and the surrounding area, and can show root-end infection.  
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Pedontic (child) films   Used on children to show disease or other conditions of the teeth.  
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Occlusal films   Used to view the occlusal (chewing) planes of the maxilla or mandible  
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