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Def test #1 207

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Term
Definition
Calculus   Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces  
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Clinical Crown   That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity  
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Coronal Polishing   A technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the tooth  
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Endogenous Stains   Stains developed from within the structure of the tooth  
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Exogenous Stains   Stains developed from external sources  
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Extrinsic Stains   Stains that occur on the external surfaces of the teeth that may be removed by polishing  
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Fulcrum   Finger rest used when an instrument or hand piece is held for a specified time  
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Intrinsic Stains   Stains that occur within the tooth structure that maybe removed by polishing  
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Oral Prophylaxis   The complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth  
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Prophy Paste   Commercial premixed abrasive paste used for polishing teeth and restorations  
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Rubber Cup Polishing   A technique that is used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of the teeth  
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Acrylate   A salt or ester of acrylic acid  
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Dental Sealant   Coating that covers the occlusal pits and fissures of the teeth  
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Filled Resin   Sealant material that contains filler particles  
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Light-cured   Type of material that is polymerized by a curing light  
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Microabrasion   Technique used to open fissures before sealant placement  
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Microleakage   Microscopic leakage at the interface of the tooth structure and the sealant or restoration  
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Polymerization   Process of changing a simple chemical into another substance that contains the same elements  
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Sealant Retention   Sealant firmly adhering to the tooth surface  
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Self-cured   Type of material that is polymerized by chemical reactions  
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Unfilled Resin   Sealant material that does not contain filler particles  
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