Dental Terms Glossary

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Which term refers to the first set of teeth that young kids get?

Baby teeth (correct)

Canines

Permanent teeth

Wisdom teeth

What does bruxism refer to?

Cleaning of teeth

Placement of dental crowns

Loss of tooth enamel

Grinding of the teeth (correct)

What is alginate primarily used for in dentistry?

Creating dental impressions (correct)

Filling cavities

Removing stains

Whitening teeth

Which of the following defines a bulla?

A large blister filled with serum Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT characteristic of cancerous cells?

Controlled growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'alignment' refer to in dentistry?

The relative positioning of teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is a bridge used for in dentistry?

To replace missing natural teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'appliance' refer to in the context of dental care?

An instrument that performs a function in dentistry Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a painful bubble on the skin filled with serum?

Blister Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes advanced conditions in dental health?

They have been present for a longer duration and are more serious Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of bruxism?

Increased tooth sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'apply' a coating in dental procedures?

To cover teeth with a layer of liquid or paste Signup and view all the answers

What does a bone graft involve in dental treatment?

Transplanting bone to replace worn away bone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about caries is true?

Caries refers to decay in teeth or bones Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'bacterial infection' in dental health?

A disease caused by bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is an appliance?

An appliance is an instrument or device, usually operated by an electric or gas current, which performs a function. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bacterial infection?

A bacterial infection is a disease caused by bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bone graft?

A bone graft is when worn away bone is replaced with bone from elsewhere in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bridge in dentistry?

A bridge is composed of a short row of prosthetic teeth used to replace missing natural teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What is bruxism?

Bruxism is grinding the teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bulla?

A bulla (plural bullae) is large blister. Signup and view all the answers

What is cancer?

Cancer is a serious disease where a group of cells begin to grow in an uncontrolled way. Signup and view all the answers

What is a canker sore?

A canker sore is an ulcer in the mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What are caries?

Caries is decay in the teeth or bones. Signup and view all the answers

What is cartilage?

Cartilage is strong stretchy tissue found at the joints. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cavity?

A cavity is a hole in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cephalometric projection?

A cephalometric projection is a type of X-ray, usually used in orthodontics, which examines the teeth in relation to the jaw and profile. Signup and view all the answers

What is a checkup?

A checkup is a medical examination by a medical professional to make sure you have no health problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is treatment, often of cancer, using chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

What is chicken pox?

Chicken pox is a viral infection which causes fever and itchy blisters on the skin. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when something is chronic?

If a disease or infection is chronic, it continues for a long time. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to clean something?

To clean something is to make it free of dirt or debris. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to click?

To click is to makes a sharp, short sound. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Glossary Terms

Abnormal: If something is unusual.
Accident: An unplanned event where something goes wrong.
Advanced: A condition that has existed for some time and is serious.
Alginate: A salt of alginic acid used in dental impressions.
Alignment: The relative positioning of things.
Appliance: A device that performs a function, often powered by electricity or gas.
Apply: To coat with a liquid or paste.
Artificial: Man-made, based on a natural model.
Attach: To fasten or fix.
Baby teeth: The first set of teeth, which are not permanent.
Bacterial infection: An illness caused by bacteria.
Bitewing X-ray: An X-ray showing the upper and lower teeth, to detect decay, bone loss, and crown fit.
Bleeding: The loss of blood due to injury or illness.
Blister: A painful bubble on the skin filled with serum.
Bone graft: Replacing worn-away bone with bone from elsewhere in the body.
Braces: Orthodontic appliances to align teeth.
Bridge: A prosthetic device to replace missing teeth.
Brush biopsy: A professional sample of cells.
Bruxism: Grinding teeth.
Bubble: A circular ball of air or gas.
Build up: To accumulate.
Bulla: A large blister.
Bumper: A removable orthodontic appliance to keep lips away from teeth.
Cancer: A serious disease where cells grow uncontrollably.
Cancerous: Containing invasive, damaging cells.
Canker sore: An ulcer in the mouth.
Caries: Decay in teeth or bones.
Cartilage: Strong, stretchy tissue at the joints.
Cavity: A hole in a tooth caused by decay.
Cephalometric projection: X-ray to examine teeth, jaw, and profile.
Checkup: Medical examination for health issues.
Chemotherapy: Treatment for cancer using chemicals.
Chicken pox: A viral infection causing fever and skin blisters.
Chronic: Lasting a long time.
Clean: To remove dirt or debris.
Clench: To shut tightly and rigidly.
Click: A short, sharp sound.
Coating: A thin layer covering a surface.

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Test your knowledge of essential dental terminology with this quiz. Covering a range of terms from abnormal conditions to orthodontic devices, this glossary is crucial for students and professionals in the dental field. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of key concepts.