Comps (Restorative Art)

Abrasion

removal of epidermis by friction

Abscess

localized accumulation of pus

Absorption

process of taking in
object absorbs certain rays of light and reflects others
red apple reflects red

Abut

bluntly adjoin
line of eye closure

Acetone

dimethylketone
used to soften and remove scabs
solvent for restorative wax
stain remover
removes fingernail polish

Achromatic Color

color not found in the visible spectrum
Ex: white, black, grey, silver, and gold

Acquired Facial Markings

markings that develop during one's lifetime
result of repetitious use of certain muscles

After Image

psychological
visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed

Airbrush

pressurized atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic

Alveolar Process

found on inferior surface of the maxilla and superior surface of the mandible
contains sockets for teeth

Alveolar Prognathism

abnormal protrusion of alveolar process

Analogous

color harmony
two or more hues which have the same hue in common

Anchor

employed to secure tissues or material in a fixed position
an armature

Angle of the Mandible

bony angle formed by the ramus and body of the mandible
widest part of lower 1/3 of the face

Angle of Projection

degree from vertical at which the surface of a prominent feature projects

Angulus Oris Eminence

small convex prominence found later to the end of the line of closure of the mouth
natural facial marking

Angulus Oris Sulcus

groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth
natural facial marking

Antemortem

before death

Anterior

in front of
forward

Anterior Nares

external openings of the nostrils

Antihelix

inner rim of the ear

Antitragus

small eminence obliquely opposite the tragus on the superior border of the ear lobe

Aqueous Humor

clear, thin, alkaline fluid
fills anterior chamber of eyeball

Aquiline Nasal Profile

from profile view: nasal profile that exhibits a "hook" or convexity in its dorsum

Arch of the Wing

inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly

Armature

framework
a material employed to provide support for a wax restoration
pliable wood or metal

Aspiration

draw out liquids or gasses by suction

Asymmetry

lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion

Base

vehicle in a cosmetic
initial application of cosmetic
supporting part

Basic Pigment

white, yellow, red, and brown
hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin

Basket Weave Suture

Cross Stitch
cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and sustain tissues in their proper position

Bilateral

2 sides

Bilateral Differences

dissimilarities in the 2 sides of an object

Bilateral View

inferior or superior viewpoint
permits comparison if the 2 halves of the object

Black

achromatic color
absence of all color

Blanch

whiten by removing color
make pale

Bleach

lightens or blanches skin discolorations

Bleaching

lightening by hypodermic means or surface compress
use of an oxidizing chemical to remove stain or discoloration

Bleed

color which escapes at the edge of a mixture

Blend

to mix colors smoothly
gradual change from one color to another

Blonde

light yellow
used to describe hair

Body of the Mandible

horizontal portion of the lower jaw

Bridge Stitch

Interrupted Suture
temporary suture
individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain proper position of tissues
applied before embalming

Bronze

brown or copper-like

Brown

color of tanned leather

Brunette

dark brown
used to describe hair

Bruise

Ecchymosis
injury caused by a blow without laceration
contusion

Buccal Cavity

space between lips, gums, and teeth

Buccal Depressions

natural
shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the zygomatic bones

Buccinator

principle muscle of the cheek
compresses cheeks
forms lateral wall of the mouth

Bucco-Facial Sulcus

vertical furrow of the cheek
acquired

Buck Teeth

dental prognathism

Carbolic Acid

phenol

Carmine

crimson
purple-red

Carotene

yellow pigment of the skin

Cartilage

specialized type of dense connective tissue
attached to the ends of bones and forming parts of structures
Ex: ear and septum

Cast

any object which has been made from a mold
positive reproduction obtained from a negative impression

Cauterizing Agent

chemical capable of drying tissues by searing

Cement

substance used to promote the adhesion of two separate surfaces

Charred

reduce to carbon
state of tissues destroyed by burning

Chromatic Color

color having hue
of the visible spectrum

Cilia

eyelashes

Collodion

clear syrup-like liquid which evaporates
leaves a contractile, white film
liquid sealer

Color

visual sensation perceived by the eye and mind due to the vibration of light

Colored Filter

colored glass, gelatin, or other substances
transmit light of certain wave lengths while absorbing the others

Colored Light

illumination of an identifiable hue

Color Wheel

circle
primary, secondary, and intermediate hues are arranged in orderly intervals

Columna Nasi

fleshy termination of the nasal septum
between the nostrils
most inferior part of the nose

Complements

directly opposite hues on the color wheel
two pigmentary hues which produce gray

Complexion

color and texture of the skin

Compound Fracture

broken bone that pierces the skin

Compress

gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or chemical
placed under or upon tissues to preserve, bleach, dry, constrict, or reduce swelling

Concave

depressed or hollow surface

Concave-Convex Profile

forehead protrudes
chin recedes

Concave Nasal Profile

depressed profile form which may dip concavely from root to tip

Concave Profile

forehead protrudes
chin protrudes
Ex: infantine, retroussé
LEAST COMMON PROFILE

Concave-Vertical Profile

forehead protrudes
Upper lip and chin project equally

Concha

concave shell of the ear
deepest depression of the ear

Concurrent

treatments of a restorative nature performed during the embalming operation

Condyle

rounded prominence at the end of a bone forming an articulation

Contusion

bruise

Conversion

color of an object being converted or completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color

Convex

resembling a segment of the outer edge of a sphere

Convex-Concave Profile

forehead recedes
chin protrudes

Convex Nasal Profile

nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form
Ex: roman, aquiline

Convex Profile

forehead recedes
chin recedes
MOST COMMON PROFILE

Convex-Vertical Profile

forehead recedes
chin and upper lip project equally

Cool Hue

blue, green, purple, or any intermediate pigmentary hue in which they predominate
hue which creates the illusion of distance from the observer
SHORT WAVE LENGTHS

Cords of the Neck

vertical prominences of the neck
ACQUIRED

Cornea

transparent structure which constitutes the anterior segment of the external layer of the eyeball

Coronoid Process

anterior, non-articulating process of the ramus of the mandible
insertion for the temporalis muscle

Corpulence

abnormal amount of fat on the body

Corrugator

pyramid-shaped muscle of facial expression
draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially

Cosmetic

for beautifying the complexion and skin

Cosmetic Compound

cosmetic medium composed of two, three, or all four basic pigments

Cosmetic Base

initial application of a cosmetic to skin tissues

Cosmetizing

process of applying cosmetics

Cosmetologist

beautician
trained in the application of cosmetics and the styling of hair

Cosmetology

study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails

Cranium

part of the skull that encloses the brain