Dental Terminology Quiz
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Abrasion is caused by the use of a hard toothbrush or Bruxism.

True (A)

An abscess is a type of dental filling material.

False (B)

An abutment is a natural tooth that supports a dental bridge.

True (A)

Air abrasion involves using tiny particles blasted with water to clean teeth.

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Amalgam is the least common filling material used for dental fillings.

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Abrasion is loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush.

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An abscess is a localized infection in the bone or soft gum tissues.

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An abutment is a term used for teeth that hold in place a removable bridge.

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Air abrasion involves using tiny particles blasted at the tooth to remove decay.

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Amalgam is commonly referred to as gold filling material.

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Abrasion

Tooth structure loss due to hard brushing, poor technique, or grinding teeth.

Abscess

Infection in gum or bone, often at root tip.

Abutment

Natural tooth supporting a dental bridge.

Air Abrasion

Using tiny particles to remove cavities, not a drill.

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Amalgam

Common filling material (mercury/silver).

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Abrasion: What causes it?

Tooth enamel loss from hard brushing, improper technique, or teeth grinding.

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Abscess: Location?

Localized infection in the gum or jawbone, often near a tooth root.

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Abutment: Role?

Natural tooth supporting a bridge or other dental restoration.

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Air Abrasion: Method?

Removing decay using a stream of particles, not a drill.

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Amalgam: Filling material?

A common filling material containing mercury and other metals.

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