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WorksheetsDENT 1111 Dental Terminology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Word parts are joined by a combining vowel that is usually a(n) _________ but can be another vowel.
a
e
i
The word part that is placed at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _________
The word part that is placed at the end of a word to alter its meaning is a(n) _______________
Radi/o is the combining form meaning radiant energy that is used for x-rays. The process of recording radiant energy is _______________
A tooth that has two cusps (or rounded surfaces) is a(n) ______________
Stomat/o is the combining form meaning mouth. Itis is the suffix meaning inflammation. Inflammation of the mouth is _______________
Silver-coloured fillings that are used on posterior teeth are called ______________
The root end of any tooth is its ________
Apex
The dental x-ray that reveals interproximal decay is known as a _____________
Translate the following term into Layman's language.
Deciduous ___________
missing teeth
adult teeth
primary (baby) teeth
dinosaur teeth
