A | B |
serves as a compress and bandage to protect the surgical site | immediate denture |
Framework Connector Retainer Rest Artificial teeth | components partial denture |
component of full denture | Base Flange, Post dam Artificial teeth |
specialty of dentistry, missing teeth are replaced with removable prostheses | prosthodontics |
intraoral factors influencing choice of removable prosthetic | Musculature Flow of saliva Residual alveolar ridge Oral mucosa Oral habits Tori |
endodontics | specialty of dentistry prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and tissues around tooth root |
percussion test | used to determine whether the inflammatory process has extended into the periodical tissues using mirror to tap on tooth |
indirect pulp cap | calcium hydroxide (dycal) on dentin to build it up; dentin still present |
direct pulp cap | dycal (calcium hydroxide) the pulp when pulp is exposed |
necrotic pulp | is NOT sensitive to hot or cold |
pulpitis | inflammation of the pulp |
puplectomy (root canal) | removal of pulp |
pulpotomy | removal of coronal portion of tooth |
sodium hypochlorite (bleach) diluted | irrigating solution |
gutta percha | root sealing material |
periodontitis | sulcus inflammation |
obturate | to fill |
specialized area of dentistry limited to the care of children from birth through adolescence and special needs | pediatric dentistry |
down syndrome | disorder is also called trisomy 21 |
cerebral pulsy | nonprogressive neural disorder is caused by brain damage that occurred prenatally, during birth, or postnatally |
excisional biopsy | removal of lesion for examination |
exfoliative cytology | brush for cells for examination |
provides the fastest healing for mucous membranes and subcutaneous tissues | plain catgut |
nonabsorbable sutures (nylon, silk, polyester) | patient is scheduled to return to have them removed in approximately 5 to 7 days |
alveolitis (dry socket) | inadequate blood supply, trauma, dislodgment of blood clot, infection |
absorbable suture | catgut |
this is commonly know as "dry socket" | alveolitis |
this medication is recommended to control swelling | ibuprofen |
the patient should apply ice after an extraction | the first 24 hours 20 minutes on 20 minutes off |
heat should be applied after an extraction | after the first 24 hours |