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What does the term 'abnormal' refer to?
What does the term 'abnormal' refer to?
What is the definition of a 'bacterial infection'?
What is the definition of a 'bacterial infection'?
What is a 'bitewing X-ray' primarily used for?
What is a 'bitewing X-ray' primarily used for?
Which of the following best describes 'bruxism'?
Which of the following best describes 'bruxism'?
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What is the purpose of a 'bone graft'?
What is the purpose of a 'bone graft'?
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What is the primary function of 'braces'?
What is the primary function of 'braces'?
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What defines 'baby teeth'?
What defines 'baby teeth'?
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What does the term 'cancerous' signify?
What does the term 'cancerous' signify?
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Which condition is indicated when teeth are misaligned?
Which condition is indicated when teeth are misaligned?
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What dental device is used to replace missing natural teeth?
What dental device is used to replace missing natural teeth?
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Which term describes a condition resulting from teeth grinding?
Which term describes a condition resulting from teeth grinding?
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What does alginate primarily create when combined with water?
What does alginate primarily create when combined with water?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced dental conditions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced dental conditions?
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What is the purpose of a bumper in orthodontics?
What is the purpose of a bumper in orthodontics?
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What type of dental imaging is used to detect decay and evaluate fit for crowns?
What type of dental imaging is used to detect decay and evaluate fit for crowns?
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Which of the following best describes a canker sore?
Which of the following best describes a canker sore?
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Glossary Terms
- Abnormal: If something is unusual.
- Accident: An unplanned event where something goes wrong.
- Advanced: A condition that has existed for a while and is more serious.
- Alginate: A salt of alginic acid used to make dental impressions.
- Alignment: The relative positioning of things.
- Appliance: A device that performs a function.
- Apply: To coat or cover something with a liquid or paste.
- Artificial: Man-made; based on a natural model.
- Attach: To fasten one thing to another.
- Baby Teeth: The first set of teeth, not permanent.
- Bacterial Infection: An illness caused by bacteria.
- Bitewing X-Ray: A dental X-ray showing upper and lower teeth, used to detect decay and gum disease.
- Bleeding: Loss of blood due to injury or illness.
- Blister: A painful bubble on the skin filled with fluid.
- Bone Graft: Replacing damaged bone with bone from elsewhere.
- Braces: Fixed orthodontic appliances used to move teeth.
- Bridge: A structure replacing missing teeth with prosthetic ones.
- Brush Biopsy: Taking a sample of cells for analysis.
- Bruxism: Grinding the teeth.
- Bubble: A circular ball of air or gas.
- Build Up: To accumulate.
- Bulla: A large blister.
- Bumper: A removable orthodontic appliance placed against teeth to prevent lip and cheek contact.
- Cancer: A serious disease where cells grow without control.
- Cancerous: Containing invasive and damaging cells.
- Canker Sore: A mouth ulcer.
- Caries: Tooth decay.
- Cartilage: Strong, stretchy tissue found at joints.
- Cavity: A hole in the tooth caused by decay
- Cephalometric Projection: X-ray focused on teeth to jaw alignment. Used in orthodontics.
- Check-up: A medical examination to check for health issues.
- Chemotherapy: Treatment for diseases, often cancer, using chemicals.
- Chicken Pox: A viral infection causing fever and itchy blisters.
- Chronic: Continuing for a long time.
- Clean: To make something free of dirt.
- Clench: To shut something tightly.
- Click: A sharp, short sound.
- Coating: A thin layer covering a surface.
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Test your knowledge of essential dental terms with this quiz. From 'abnormal' to 'bitewing X-ray', familiarize yourself with definitions that are crucial in the field of dentistry. Perfect for students or professionals seeking to enhance their vocabulary.
