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33 Cards in this Set
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Pulpotomy |
Performed when decay has caused an invasion into pulpal chamber of primary tooth. Remove pulpal chamber, leave canals |
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Necrosis |
Death of cells due to loss of blood supply, bacterial toxins or physical and chemical damage. |
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Pulpectomy |
Performed on permanent and primary teeth. Removal of pulp chamber and canals |
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Topical anesthesia |
Applied prior to local anesthesia. Used to desensitize the oral mucosa before the needle stick |
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Local anesthesia |
Provides pain free area that allows dentist to perform procedure |
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What is another name for bridge? |
Fixed partial denture |
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Why is pre-impression taken by assistant prior to tooth prep? |
Used to create a temporary crown |
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Why are teeth prepared for bridges and crowns circumferentially and occlusally? |
To accommodate the thickness of the material used to fabricate crown or bridge. |
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When is the retraction cord placed? |
After tooth prep |
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What can be done to alleviate pain if the patient is experiencing sensitivity at the cementation appointment? |
Anesthetic can be administered |
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What are endodontic files and reamers fabricated from? |
Stainless steel and nickel titanium alloy wire |
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What is the purpose of a rubber stops? |
Placed on the reamers and files to mark the length of the root canal |
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What is an endodontic explorer used for? |
Aids in locating the canal openings |
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What is a Glick used for? |
To remove excess gutta percha from the coronal opening of the canal and to condense the gutta percha into the canal opening |
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Gutta percha |
Material used to obrture the canal. Thermoplastic material, flexible at room temperature |
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Absorbent paper points |
Used to dry canals during root canal |
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Irrigant |
Used to remove debris from canal opening during root canal |
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Endodontic files |
Enlarge & smoothen canal. Tapered & twisted instruments that are moved up and down within canal |
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Abutment |
Tooth or implant serving as an attachment for fixed partial denture |
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Framework |
Fabricated from metal or acrylic, provides strength to RPD. Contains base, connected, retainers and rests. |
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Connector |
Metal or acrylic bar which connects right side of appliance to left side |
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Clasp/ retainer |
Metal or acrylic attachments that encircle abutment teeth to provide retention for appliance |
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Saddle/ Base |
Acrylic portion of appliance that rests on alveolar ridge, attached to RPD and hold artificial teeth |
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Rest |
Acrylic or metallic projection that fits into a specifically prepped space on the abutment tooth. Keeps RPD from sitting on gums |
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Flange |
Acrylic portion of base, extends over entire alveolar ridge |
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Artificial teeth |
Fabricated from acrylic or porcelain. Porcelain produces clicking sound when chewing. |
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What are the advantages of partial dentures? |
1. Supports periodontally involved teeth 2. Less appointments 3. Good oral hygiene maintained |
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Know the order of appointments for an RPD prep |
1. Treatment plan 2. Tooth modification & framework impression 3. Frame work try-in & wax try-in 4. Delivery & adjustments |
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Know the correct order of appointments for Full Denture construction |
1. Exam 2. Oral surgery 3. Final impression 4. Jaw relationship 5. Try-in 6. Denture delivery 7. Adjustments |
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Full cast crown (FCC)/ Full gold crown (FGC) |
Made of gold or metal alloy. Designed to cover the entire anatomic crown |
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Partial crown |
Metallic, porcelain or composite resin restoration covering more than 3 but not all surfaces of tooth |
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Dental implants |
Replacement of natural teeth. A titanium metal device embedded in patients bone |
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What are 3 care instructions for dental implants? |
1. Avoid metal instruments 2. Use Teflon coated plastic 3. Polish with rubber cup and gel |
