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 pr...
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 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
acidity correct answer: condition of being sour; makes litmus paper red
acidosis correct answer: an acid-base imbalance of the body
acquired pellicle correct answer: a protein film that forms on the surface enamel by selective
binding of glycoproteins from saliva, allowing adhesion of micro-organisms, which forms dental
plaque
acrylic correct answer: synthetic resin material used in fabrication of appliance parts, as
coverings for the metal frameworks, or as a natural tissue replacement
,activate correct answer: to adjust an appliance so that it will exert effective force on the teeth
and jaws
activator correct answer: substance that reacts with the initiator to start polymerization
acute radiation exposure correct answer: radiation resulting from a massive, short-term, ionizing
dose, such as an accidental exposure or explosion of radiation material
adenitis correct answer: inflammation of glandular tissue
adenoid correct answer: lymphatic tissue found in the nasopharynx area
adjacent teeth correct answer: teeth that are next to one another in the same arch
adjunct correct answer: a drug or other substance that serves a supplemental purpose in therapy
adjunctive orthodontics correct answer: procedures necessary to correct or restore function
adrenocorticosteroids correct answer: byproducts from the adrenal cortex; drugs to treat
inflamed conditions, allergies, and emergencies
adult dentition correct answer: permanent teeth that replace or erupt primary dentition
afflux correct answer: the rush of blood to a part
ala-tragus line correct answer: imaginary line from the ala (wing) of the nose to the ear meatus
(center)
alginate correct answer: impression material
allogenic correct answer: belonging to the same species, but genetically different
allograft correct answer: graft of tissue between genetically dissimilar members of the same
species
alloplastic correct answer: refers to synthetic material often used for tissue augmentation or
replacement
alloy correct answer: compound combining 2 or more elements
alveoectomy correct answer: surgical removal of alveolar bone crests, may be required to
provide smooth alveolar ridge for denture seating
alveolar correct answer: referring to the bone to which a tooth is attached
,alveolar bone proper correct answer: thin layer of bone that lines the socket to surround the root
of tooth
alveolar crest correct answer: highest part of the alveolar bone closest to the cervical line of the
tooth
alveolar eminences correct answer: bulges on the facical surface of alveolar bone that outline the
position of the roots
alveolar mucosa correct answer: mucosa between the mucobuccal fold and gingiva
alveolar process correct answer: part of the bone in the maxillae and mandible that forms the
sockets for the teeth
alveolitis correct answer: infection or inflammation of the alveolar bone; a dry socket
alveolus correct answer: bone growth on the border of maxilla and mandible; makes up and
forms the tooth sockets
alveoplasty correct answer: the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth
socket after extraction of the tooth, generally in preparation for the placement of a prosthesis;
surgical reshaping or contouring of alveolar bone
Acronyms correct answer: words formed from initials
ALARA correct answer: As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Homonyms correct answer: words that are very similar in sound and spelling, but have different
meanings.
Die correct answer: tooth or bridge pattern used in prosthodontic dentistry
Dye correct answer: coloring material; may be used to indicate plauqe
Auxiliary correct answer: helping subsidiary, such as a dental assistant
Axillary correct answer: underarm site; may be used to obtain body temperature
Esthetics correct answer: pertaining to beauty
Aesthesia correct answer: loss of pain sensation
Facial correct answer: pertaining to the face; front surface of incisor tooth
Fascial correct answer: pertaining to the fibrous membrane on muscles
Palpation correct answer: use of hand or finger pressure to locate/examine
Palpitation correct answer: condition of racing or increased heart beat
Suture correct answer: area or line where two bones unite, such as coronal suture
Suture correct answer: stitch or staple repairing or closing wound
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