Defintions "I"

Question 1

Impaction

Answer 1

A tooth that does not erupt in the mouth or only erupts partially is considered impacted

Question 2

Implant

Answer 2

An artificial replacement for missing tooth/teeth

Question 3

Interceptive treatment

Answer 3

Orthodontic treatment performed to intercept or correct a developing problem

*usually performed on younger patients that have a mixture of primary and permanent teeth.

Question 4

Intraoral photographs

Answer 4

Photographs taken of the inside of the mouth usually showing the biting surfaces of the teeth and sides of the mouth while biting down

Question 5

Interproximal brush

Answer 5

A tiny brush to used to reach between teeth and between teeth and braces to remove plaque and food. Debris

Question 6

Interproximal reduction

Answer 6

Removal of. Small amount of enamel from between the theta to reduce their width.

• also known as reproximation, slenderizing, stripping, polishing, enamel reduction or selective reduction