Examen Estatal de Estomatología key terms
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- Hybrid layer
A resin-infiltrated dentin interface involving demineralized collagen and polymerized adhesive, whose formation depends on the actual system and conditions.
- Selective caries removal
A tissue-preserving approach using different removal endpoints according to cavity region and biological context in appropriately selected teeth.
- Pulp sensibility
A response to a neural stimulus that contributes to pulp assessment but does not directly establish the presence of pulpal blood flow.
- Working length
The planned length for root canal procedures, established by appropriate assessment of canal anatomy and measuring methods to guide safe preparation.
- Clinical attachment level
The position of periodontal attachment relative to a fixed landmark, commonly the cementoenamel junction, interpreted with probing and recession measurements.
- Peri-implant mucositis
Inflammation of the peri-implant soft tissues without progressive loss of supporting bone beyond expected remodeling, distinguished from peri-implantitis.
- Ferrule
A configuration of remaining coronal tooth structure encircled by a restoration that helps distribute functional stresses in a structurally compromised tooth.
- Indirect retention
Control of rotation of a removable partial denture away from supporting tissues through components positioned appropriately relative to its fulcrum line.
- Oroantral communication
An opening between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus that can occur after procedures near the posterior maxillary sinus floor.
- Hemostasis
The control of bleeding through appropriate local and, when needed, systemic assessment and measures matched to the cause and clinical circumstances.
- Leukoplakia
A clinical term for a predominantly white oral patch after exclusion of other definable conditions, requiring assessment rather than assuming a histologic diagnosis.
- Xerostomia
The subjective experience of a dry mouth, which is related to but not identical with objectively measured reduction in salivary secretion.
- Leeway space
The difference in combined widths between primary canines and molars and their permanent successors, relevant to mixed-dentition space management.
- Assent
Developmentally appropriate participation and agreement by a child in a proposed care process, considered alongside the legally valid consent requirements.
- Anchorage
Resistance to unwanted movement of the supporting unit during orthodontic treatment, planned to control the expression of reciprocal mechanical forces.
- Retention
The phase and measures intended to help maintain corrected tooth positions after active orthodontic movement while adaptation and other change risks continue.
- Imaging justification
A clinical decision that the expected diagnostic benefit of a selected exposure outweighs its risks for a defined question and patient.
- Field of view
The anatomical volume covered by an imaging acquisition, selected to include necessary structures while avoiding unnecessary coverage when the technique permits.
- Incidence
The occurrence of new cases of a defined condition among people at risk during a specified follow-up period or person-time.
- Allocation concealment
A method that prevents recruiters from knowing upcoming randomized assignments, reducing the opportunity to influence enrollment according to the next treatment.
- Ventilation
Movement of air into and out of the respiratory system, assessed separately from the oxygenation information supplied by pulse oximetry.
- Standard precautions
Minimum infection prevention practices applied to every patient regardless of known infection status, including appropriate barriers, hand hygiene, and safe handling practices.