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NOCTI practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| supine | to lay back with head, chest and knees at the same level |
| provisional | temporary |
| polycarboxylate cement | a type of cement that creates a permanent (forever) bond |
| phosphoric | relating to phosphorus |
| perpendicular | at a 90 degree angle |
| overhangs | excess restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin |
| oral irrigation | to rinse out the mouth |
| operability | the ability to operate or work |
| matrices | plural version of matrix- a foundation that binds (holds) a substance together |
| ligature | a light wire used to hold something in place |
| interproximal | in between the teeth |
| fulcrum | finger rest used when holding an instrument or handpiece |
| elastomeric | materials having elastic (stretchy) properties |
| ergonomic | adaptation of work environment and tasks to the human body |