HOSA DT 2023| 1769 QUESTIONS| 95 PAGES| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1st part of a bridge (pontic) correct answer: artificial tooth part of the bridge that replaces the missing tooth and restores function to the bite 2nd part of a bridge (abutment) correct answer: natural tooth/teeth that are prepared to hold or support the retaining part of the bridgework in position; a tooth/implant that supports a dental prosthesis 3rd molar extraction correct answer: wisdom teeth extraction 3rd part of a bridge (adjacent) correct answer: teeth that are next to one another in the same arch; may be included in units if involved in bridge area Abducens correct answer: 6th cranial nerve, used for lateral eye sense and movement Abfraction correct answer: loss of tooth surface in the cervical area, caused by tooth grinding compression forces abnormal labial frenum correct answer: enlarged or thick labial frenum that may cause diastema abscess correct answer: a localized accumulation of pus in a cavity formed by tissue disintegration absorbent paper points correct answer: used to dry root canal acetaminophen correct answer: drug used as an aspirin replacement in children acid etch correct answer: use of an acidic chemical substance to prepare the enamel or dentin surface to provide retention for bonding acidifier correct answer: a chemical ingredient that maintains the required acidity of the fixer and stop-bath solutions