DEH 1005 Week 4 Flashcards

Dental Terminology

Define indirect supervision

Dentist authorizes treatment and is present in the office

Define personal supervision

Dentist authorizes treatment, is present in the office, AND checks work before patient dismissal

What is the difference between indirect and personal supervision?

Personal supervision requires the dentist check work before the patient is dismissed while indirect does not

What is the mesial surface of the tooth?

The surface of the tooth closest to the midline

What is the mesiobuccal surface of the tooth?

Surface facing both the midline and the cheek

What is the pulp chamber?

Living tissue containing nerve and blood supply (innermost)

Is dentin or enamel more organic?

Dentin

Is dentin or enamel harder?

Enamel is harder

Is dentin or enamel the outermost layer of a tooth?

Enamel

What is odontology?

The study of teeth

In odontology, is odonto the root or a prefix?

The root

What teeth are present in the anterior region?

Incisors and canines

What teeth are present in the posterior region?

Molars and premolars

What is another name for canines?

Cuspids

Where are canines/cuspids located?

The corners of the mouth

How many cuspids are in each quadrant?

1

What tooth numbers are the premolars?

4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29

What are the portals of entry for infectious agents?

• Mucous membranes

• Broken skin

• Respiratory tract

Are nails a portal of entry for infectious agents?

No, nails are not a portal of entry

What is the root of a word?

The core meaning of the word

What is an example of the root of a word?

Dent, meaning tooth

What is the prefix of a word?

Something added to the beginning

What is an example of a prefix?

Hypo- (meaning under)

What is a suffix?

Something added to the end

What is an example of a suffix?

-itis (meaning inflammation)

What does the prefix Dis- mean?

Take away

What does the prefix A- mean?

Without

What does the prefix Mal- mean?

Bad

What does the prefix Anti- mean?

Opposite

What does the prefix Un- mean?

Non/Not

What does the prefix Tachy- mean?

Fast

What does the prefix Contra- mean?

Against

What does the prefix Malaco- mean?

Soft

What does the prefix Brady- mean?

Slow

What does the root element Gingiv- mean?

Gum tissue

What does the root element Cheilo- mean?

Lip area

What does the root element Apico- mean?

Root apex

What does the root element Glossa- mean?

Tongue

What does the root element Maxilla- mean?

Upper jaw

What does the root element Stoma- mean?

Mouth opening

What does the root element Mesi- mean?

Middle

What does the root element Muco- mean?

Orifice tissue lining

What does the root element Disto- mean?

Far from center

What does the root element Coron- mean?

Crown area

What color does the prefix melan/o imply?

Black

What color does the prefix cyan/o imply?

Blue

What color does the prefix Chlor/o imply?

Green

What color does the prefix erythr/o imply?

Red

What color does the prefix leuk/o imply?

White

What color does the prefix xanth/o imply?

Yellow

What color does the prefix alba imply?

White

What is the prefix for a word meaning “act of chewing”?

Mastica-

What word means “act of chewing”?

Mastication

What is the prefix for a word meaning “dead tissue”?

Necro-

What word means “dead tissue”?

Necrosis

What is the prefix for a word meaning “muscle damage disease”?

Myo-

What is a word meaning “muscle damage disease”?

Myopathy

What is the prefix for a word meaning “small bit of matter”

A mole-

What word means a “small bit of matter”

Molecule

What is the prefix for a word meaning “tooth grinding”

Brux-

What word means “tooth grinding”

Bruxism

What is the prefix for a word meaning “air sac”

Alve-

What word means “air sac”

Alveolus

What are the three regions of a tooth?

Crown, neck, root

What is the crown of a tooth?

The visible portion above the gumline

What is the neck of the tooth?

The junction between the crown and root

What is the root of a tooth?

The portion embedded in the jawbone

Describe the enamel

The hardest substance in the body which covers the crown

Describe the dentin

Calcified tissue beneath enamel and cementum

Describe the pulp chamber

Contains nerves and blood vessels in the crown

Describe the root canal

Extension of pulp into the root

Describe the cementum

Covers the root surface

Describe the periodontal ligament

Connects tooth root to surrounding bone

Describe alveolar bone

Bone that surrounds and supports the tooth

What does ALARA stand for?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

What does CDA stand for?

Certified Dental Assistant

What does DDS stand for?

Doctor of Dental Surgery

What does DMD stand for?

Doctor of Dental Medicine

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What does HIV stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

What does HVE stand for?

High Volume Evacuator

What does MPD stand for?

Myofascial Pain Dysfunction

What does MRSA stand for?

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

What does PID stand for?

Position Indicating Device

What does PDR stand for?

Physicians’ Desk Reference

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

What does RDH stand for?

Registered Dental Hygienist

What does ZOE stand for?

Zinc Oxide Eugenol