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Def test 25,32-35
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Pain associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist |
| Ergonomics | adaption of work environment and task to the human body |
| Dental Operatory | dental treatment room and control centre of the clinical areas |
| Rheostat | foot controlled device use to operate dental handpieces |
| Subsupine Postion | lying down portion in which the patients head is lower thannthe feet (below heart) used in emergency situations |
| Supine position | laying down position in which the patients head, chest and knees are at the same level |
| Upright postion | vertical seated position in which the back of the dentall chair is upright at a 90 degree angle |
| Triturate | process of mechanically mixing material when an amalgamator is used to mix and alloy and mercury to create dental amalgam |
| Delegate | to authorize or entrust another person to perform a specific skill or procedure |
| Fulcrum | Finger test used when an instrument or handpiece is held for a specific Time |
| Indirect vision | viewing an object with the use of a mirror |
| Operating Zones | concept by which the fave of the clock is used to position the dental team, equipment and supplies |
| Handle | part of the dental instrument that the operator grasps |
| Serrated | Having notchlike projections that extend from a flat surface |
| Shank | Part of an instrument where the handle attaches to the working end |
| Tactile | having a sense of touch or feeling |
| working end | part of a dental instrument that is used on the tooth of when dental materials are mixed |
| Bur | a steel or tungsten rotary cutting instrument |
| Dental handpiece | an electrical instrument use to hold rotary instruments |
| Flutes | blades on the working end of a finishing rotary instrument that resembles pleates |
| Mandrel | Metal shaft on which a sandpaper disc or other abrasive materials are mounted |
| Potary | part or device that rotates around on an axis |
| Torque | twisting or turning force |
| Ultrasonic | mechanical radiant energy of water and vibrations used to break down materials or tissue |
| Console | freestanding cabinet that holds contents or control devices such as the laser handpiece |
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