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DENTAL VOCABULARY ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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DENTAL VOCABULARY ACCURATEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
abrasion - ANSWER loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or
Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth)
abscess - ANSWER an infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone
abutment - ANSWER tooth or teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge
adhesive dentistry - ANSWER contemporary term for dental restorations that involve "bonding" of tooth
colored composite resin or porcelain fillings to natural teeth
air abrasion - ANSWER removal of tooth decay by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive particles, a
relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic
allergy - ANSWER unfavorable systemic response to a foreign substance or drug
alveolar bone - ANSWER the jaw bone that anchors the roots of teeth
amalgam - ANSWER a most common filling material, also known as "silver fillings", containing mercury
(app 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc commonly used for fillings in past years (white "composite" fillings
are preferred by most patients.
analgesia - ANSWER a state of pain relief; an agent lessening pain
anesthesia - ANSWER partial or complete elimination of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is an example
of local anesthesia; general anesthesia produces partial or complete unconsciousness
anterior teeth - ANSWER the six upper or six lower front teeth (canines, laterals & central incisors)
,antibiotic - ANSWER a drug that stops or slows the growth of bacteria
ANUG - ANSWER an acronym for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench
mouth or Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking
apex - ANSWER the tip of the root of a tooth
apicoectomy - ANSWER surgical removal of an infected root tip to treat a dead tooth
arch - ANSWER describes the alignment of the upper or lower teeth
attrition - ANSWER loss of structure due to natural wear
base - ANSWER cement placed under a dental restoration to insulate the pulp (nerve chamber)
bicuspid or pre-molar - ANSWER transitional teeth behind the cuspids (canines)
bifurcation (trifurcation) - ANSWER exposure of the juncture of two (three) roots in posterior teeth
biopsy - ANSWER removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
bite wings - ANSWER caries (decay) detection x-rays
bite - ANSWER relationship of the upper and lower teeth on closure (occlusion)
black hairy tongue - ANSWER elongated papillae on the tongue, promoting the growth of more
microorganisms
, bleaching - ANSWER chemical or laser treatment of natural teeth for whitening effect
block injection - ANSWER anesthesia of a nerve trunk that covers a large area of the jaw; a mandibular
block injection produce numbness of the lower jaw, teeth, half the tongue
bonding - ANSWER adhesive dental restoration technique; a tooth-colored composite resin to repair
and/or change the color or shape of a tooth
bone resorption - ANSWER decrease in bone supporting the roots of teeth; a common result of
periodontal (gum disease), can result in tooth loss if left untreated.
braces - ANSWER devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable
alignment
bridge - ANSWER stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space; replaces one
or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space
bruxism - ANSWER grinding or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep
bruxomania - ANSWER persistent "nervous" grinding of the teeth while the patient is awake
calcium - ANSWER chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
calculus - ANSWER hard residue that forms on the teeth composed of old plaque and food particles
commonly known as "tarter", that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained
yellow or brown
canker sore - ANSWER mouth sore appearing whitish, often with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day
duration
cantilever bridge - ANSWER fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end
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