Dental Terminology

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Abrasion

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Tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing such as holding objects between teeth or improper brushing.

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Abutment

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A tooth (or implant) that supports a dental prosthesis

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General Anesthesia

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Treatment with medication to make you completely unconscious

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Intravenous Sedation/Analgesia

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a procedure that uses drugs administered through an IV to reduce anxiety and pain during a medical procedure.

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Local Anesthesia

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The loss of pain sensation over a specific area of the anatomy without loss of conciousness

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Non-Intravenous Conscious Sedation

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a safe and comfortable way to help patients relax during medical or dental procedures without the use of an IV.

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Regional Anesthesia

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A term used to local anesthesia

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Apicoectomy

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Removal of the tip of the tooth root

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Arch

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Referring to upper or lower denture

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Basic Cleaning

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Routine cleaning for a normal amount of plaque buildup

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Bicuspid

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A premolar tooth with two cusps

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Bilateral

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Occurring on, or pertaining, to both right and left sides

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Biopsy

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a surgical procedure that involves removing a small tissue sample from the mouth to examine for disease

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Bleaching

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Cosmetic dental procedure that whitens the teeth using a bleaching solution

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Bonding

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a cosmetic dentistry procedure that uses a tooth-colored resin to repair or improve the appearance of teeth

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Calculus

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a hard substance made of mineralized material adhering to crowns or roots of teeth

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Caries

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is a disease that occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that damage the hard tissues of the teeth (tooth decay or cavities)

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Cavity

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Decay in the tooth also known as carious lesion

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Cementum

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Hard connective tissue covering the tooth root

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Composite

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restore your tooth’s integrity after enduring damage from cavities, injuries, or teeth grinding. (resin and quartz particles)

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Crown

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a tooth-shaped cap that restores a decayed, broken, weak or worn-down tooth.

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Anatomical Crown

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The top portion of your teeth is covered in enamel, including parts covered by your gums.

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Abutment Crown

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a dental restoration that connects a crown to a dental implant

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Cusp

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The pointed portion of the tooth

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Decay

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cavities or caries, is the breakdown of tooth enamel caused by bacteria in plaque

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Dental Prophylaxis

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a professional teeth cleaning that removes plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth to prevent oral health issues (scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatment)

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Dental Prosthesis

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an artificial device that replaces missing or damaged teeth, or corrects tooth defects.

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Dental Specialist

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Dentist who received postgraduate training in one of the recognized dental specialties

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DDS

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Doctor of Dental Surgery

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DMD

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Doctor of Dental Medicine

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Dentin

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The part of the tooth that is beneath the enamel and cementum

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Denture

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removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth.

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Direct Resoration

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a dental procedure that involves placing a restorative material directly into a tooth:

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Dry Mouth

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Not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet - untreated can lead to increased levels of tooth decay and infections of the mouth

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Enamel

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the hard, translucent, outer covering of teeth that protects the tooth crown from damage and cavities

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Endodontist

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a dentist who specializes in treating tooth pain, infections, and other issues affecting the inside of the tooth. (ex: Root Canals)

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Erosion

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Wearing down of tooth structure, caused by acids

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Excision

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Surgical removal of bone or tissue

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Extraction

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The process or act of removing a tooth or tooth parts

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Simple Extraction

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a procedure to remove a tooth that is visible above the gum line and in one piece

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Filling

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Restoring lost tooth structure (use metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain)

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Amaglam

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Single surface silver filling

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Fixed Appliances

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orthodontic devices that are permanently attached to the teeth to correct their position and alignment (Braces)

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Fracture

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Breaking of a tooth

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FMX

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Full Mouth X-Rays - a dental imaging technique that provides a comprehensive view of the entire mouth (14 or more periodical and 4 bitewings)

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Gingiva

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The pink tissue that surrounds and protects the base of the teeth in the upper and lower jaws.

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Gingivitis

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a reversible gum disease that causes inflammation of the gums

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Graft

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a piece of tissue or synthetic material that is placed in the jaw to repair or supplement a deficiency (missing or lost bone in jaw)

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Immediate Denture

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Prosthesis constructed for immediate placement after removal of remaining natural teeth

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Impacted tooth

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a tooth that doesn't fully erupt and remains stuck in the gums or jawbone.

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Implant

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Material inserted or grafted into tissue

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Dental Implant

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a metal post that's surgically placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth's root.

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Inter-proximal

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Between the teeth

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Intraoral

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Inside the mouth

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Jaw

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Term used for maxilla or madible

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Labial/Facial

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Pertaining to or around the lip