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What does the term 'abnormal' refer to?
What does the term 'abnormal' refer to?
- Condition that is unusual (correct)
- Condition that is easily treatable
- Condition that is normal and expected
- Condition that is temporary
What is the definition of a 'bacterial infection'?
What is the definition of a 'bacterial infection'?
- A disease caused by fungal growth
- A disease caused by bacteria (correct)
- A disease that is hereditary
- A disease caused by viruses
What is a 'bitewing X-ray' primarily used for?
What is a 'bitewing X-ray' primarily used for?
- To diagnose jaw fractures
- To identify gum disease
- To measure tooth alignment
- To check for tooth decay and bone loss (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'bruxism'?
Which of the following best describes 'bruxism'?
What is the purpose of a 'bone graft'?
What is the purpose of a 'bone graft'?
What is the primary function of 'braces'?
What is the primary function of 'braces'?
What defines 'baby teeth'?
What defines 'baby teeth'?
What does the term 'cancerous' signify?
What does the term 'cancerous' signify?
Which condition is indicated when teeth are misaligned?
Which condition is indicated when teeth are misaligned?
What dental device is used to replace missing natural teeth?
What dental device is used to replace missing natural teeth?
Which term describes a condition resulting from teeth grinding?
Which term describes a condition resulting from teeth grinding?
What does alginate primarily create when combined with water?
What does alginate primarily create when combined with water?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced dental conditions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced dental conditions?
What is the purpose of a bumper in orthodontics?
What is the purpose of a bumper in orthodontics?
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?
Which of the following best describes a canker sore?
Which of the following best describes a canker sore?
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Abnormal
Abnormal
Unusual or not typical.
Accident
Accident
An unplanned event causing harm or damage.
Advanced Condition
Advanced Condition
A condition that has progressed significantly over time.
Alginate
Alginate
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Alignment
Alignment
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Bitewing X-ray
Bitewing X-ray
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Bacterial Infection
Bacterial Infection
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Bruxism
Bruxism
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Artificial Teeth
Artificial Teeth
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Attach
Attach
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Baby Teeth
Baby Teeth
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Bone Graft
Bone Graft
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Bridge
Bridge
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Brush Biopsy
Brush Biopsy
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Cancerous
Cancerous
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Canker Sore
Canker Sore
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Study Notes
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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