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| a small metal cylinder found inside the head of the handpiece |
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| a light system that used special glass fibers called optical bundles to carry a source of light to the dental handpiece |
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| device used to regulate an electric current without interrupting the circuit of flow; is the source of energy needed to operate all dental handpiece |
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| used with the air-turbine handpiece; is inserted into a special metal chuck in the head of the handpiece and may be secured by a wrench-tightening system |
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| used with the latch type rotary system; uses a special notched-shank rotary system where it is held in the handpiece by a moveable latch |
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| the rotary instrument used in the end of a handpiece; used to cut, shape, finish, polish teeth, restorations, and dental appliances |
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| describes the dentist and dental assistant working together as a team |
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| mounted in the ceiling or in the dental unit-used to illuminate the oral cavity; positioned 30-42 inches from the oral cavity |
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| designed to position the patient comfortably while providing the doctor and assistant with easy access to the oral cavity |
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| provides air pressure to operate the handpiece and air syringes on the dental unit |
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| uses water to provide the dental units with a suction action, used to remove particles, debris, and liquids from the oral cavity |
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| vary from office to offce- but usually contains the basic wquipment Drawers, air-water syringe, saliva ejector, high-volume evacuator, cuspidor |
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| Tri-flow; three-way syringe, provides air, water, or a combo of air and water for various dental procedures |
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| provides a constant, low volume suction to remove sliva from the mouth |
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| High velocity oral evacuator |
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| high-volume, high-vacuum; used to remove particles debris, and large amounts of liquid from the oral cavity |
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| bowl or cup that can be used to allow the patient to expectorate (spit out) particles and water |
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| style and type of doctors' carts vary from office to office, contain air-water syringe, handpieces, and the foot controls |
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| conventinal speed; used for dental caries removal and fine finishing work |
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| used for cutting and polishing during dental procedures |
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| attachment holds polishing cups, disks and brushes used to clean teeth on to polish restorations |
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| ultra speed; used to do most of the cutting and preperation of the tooth during dental procedures; is water-cooled with a fine mist of water during use to reduce heat during use |
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| many are available for use, include disposable plastic covers, baggies, plastic perforated self-sticking sheet wrap, and aluminum foil |
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| drape; bid; used to protect the patient's clothing during dental procedures |
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| used to stimulate and massage the gingiva in addition to cleaning the cervical third of the tooth |
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| stresses cleaning and massaging of the gingiva, especially in patient;s who have had periodontal surgury |
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| alligator clips- used to hold patient napkin in place |
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| used for all clean up procedures- sprayed with disinfectant and hung to dry following procedures |
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| use of water as a coolant during operative dentistry |
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| hold back away from the area of operation |
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| soft sticky accumulation of bacteria and products of saliva, is responsible for the development of tooth decay and peridontal disease |
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| used to conjunction with a toothbrush to clean teeth; most commonly as a toothpaste or powder; usually contains fluoride |
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| used to clean in between the teeth where the toothbrush bristles don't reach |
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| mineralized layers of plque |
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| helps in the reduction of tooth decay |
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| ingested into the body either by way of drinking water or by liquid or tablet from birth to 14 |
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| applied directly to developed teeth |
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| used during a series of four applications; administered to newly erupted teeth at age 3, 7, 10, and 13 |
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| used by patient'sho lack manual dexterity o florr |
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| used to guide dental floss under artificial tooth to clean the spaces; also used by patient's who have braces to allow the floss under the bands |
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| a device used to remove plaque at the gingival margin, has two angled ends where round toothpicks are inserted into either end |
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| Acidulated Phosphate fluoride (APF) |
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| used in an aqueous solution, gel, or thixotropic form, reccomended to use it two times per year |
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| brown staining, caused by too much fluoride |
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| a triangular wooden tip used to when there is a lack of interdental papilla |
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| pitted enamel surfaces; also caused by too much fluoride |
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| are indicated when there are deep pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth that are hard to clean. is a plastic coating placed over the deep pits and fissures |
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| one of the effective methods of toothbrushing because it advocates cleaning along the gingival margin and the interproximal areas; a soft bristle brush is used to avoid damage to the gingiva |
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| Roll or rolling Stroke method |
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| is recommened when concentration on cleaning the gingival sulcus is not of primary concern |
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| used on unhealthy gingiva, used to massage the diseased are to increase blood flow |
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| disclosing solution or tablets |
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| used to stain dental plaque on the teeth following brushing |
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| when water is forced through an irrigation tip into interproximal areas to eliminate debris |
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| used as a breath freshener or as an aid to reduce bacteria in the mouth |
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| used appoximately one to two times annually or more frequently if needed - preparation is highly unstable and a new solution has to be prepared each time |
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| used when areas of the mouth are inaccessible or when there are open contracts; angled handle where a brush is needed |
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