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The Dental Office
CH 32 - The Dental Office
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The change of physical state of matter from water vapor into liquid. | Condensation |
| The meeting room or area in which diagnostic and treatment information is discussed with the patient. | Consultation Room |
| Term for the dental clinical treatment area. | Dental Operatory |
| The foot-controlled device used to operate dental handpieces. | Rheostat |
| Term for the lying-down position in which the patient's head is lower than the feet; commonly used in emergency situations. | Subsupine Position |
| Term for the lying-down position in which the patient's head, chest, and knees are at the same level. | Supine Position |
| The process of mechanically mixing a material, as when the amalgamator is used to mix alloy and mercury to create amalgam. | Triturate |
| Term for vertical, seated position in which the back of the dental chair is upright at a 90-degree angle. | Upright Position |