Maximum Permissible highest rate of radiation exposure
Dose (MPD)
Roentgen (R) basic unit of exposure to radiation; C/kg
Rad (radiation absorbed unit of absorbed radiation; Gy
dose)
Rem (roentgen equivalent unit of radiation needed to produced same biological
measure) effect of one R; Sv
Erythema Dose radiation overdose that produces redness of the skin
device to measure the amount of stray/secondary
Dosimeter
radiation
Lead Barriers, Shields device that blocks out scattered radiation
device used for practice in learning radiation-
Phantom
exposure techniques; Dexter
Verbal or written words that are agreed on in an
Express Contract
established contract
To place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity
Liner applicator
preparation.
Amalgam plugger used to pack amalgam into tooth
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, the process where ALL forms of life are completely
destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria,
Sterilize
fungi, viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg - autoclave,
chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization)
the process where SOME forms of microorganisms
Disinfect are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and
resistant viruses.
the process that cleans and destroys FEW
Sanitize
microorganisms
Distal farthest from the midline
process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with
Root Canal Therapy
an inert material.
palate hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth
Broad-spectrum activity capable of killing a wide variety of microbes
any visible organic debris, blood saliva and other
Bioburden
body fluids
a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and
Unerupted tooth
assumed its correct position in the dental arch
quadrant 1/2 of one dental arch
abfraction loss of tooth surface in cervical area
ameloblast enamel forming cells
area from which the ramus ascends on the lower
angle of the mandible
border of the mandible
apex root end of tooth
device used to hold radiation film in mouth for
biteblock
exposure
biteloop encircles periapical film
buccinator principal cheek muscle
cnaliculi small channels or canals may be present in cementum
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