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Chapter 32
The Dental Office
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Condensation | Process by which liquid is removed from vapor |
| Consultation room | Meeting room or specified area where diagnostic and treatment information is discussed with the patient |
| Dental operatory | Dental treatment room and control center of the clinical area |
| Rheostat | Foot-controlled device used to operate dental handpieces |
| Subsupine position | Lying-down position in which the patient's head is lower than the feet (below the heart); used in emergency situations |
| Supine position | Lying-down position in which the patient's head, chest, and knees are at the same level |
| Triturate | The process of mechanically mixing a material, as when an amalgamator is used to mix alloy and mercury to create dental amalgam |
| Upright position | Veritcal, seated position in which the dental chair is upright at a 90-degree angle |
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