Dental Terminology

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Abrasion :

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loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth).

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abutment:

Back 2

tooth or teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge

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adhesive dentistry:

Back 3

contemporary term for dental restorations that involve "bonding" of composite resin or porcelain fillings to natural teeth

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air abrasion:

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removal of tooth structure by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive, a relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic

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allergy:

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unfavorable systemic response to a foreign substance or drug

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alveolar bone:

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the jaw bone that anchors the roots of teeth

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amalgam:

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a most common filling material, also known as "silver fillings,"containing mercury (app 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc used for fillings

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analgesia:

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a state of pain relief; an agent lessening pain

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anesthesia:

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partial or complete elimination of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is an example of local general anesthesia produces partial or complete unconsciousness

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anterior teeth:

Back 10

the six upper or six lower front teeth

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antibiotic:

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a drug that stops or slows the growth of bacteria

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ANUG:

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an acronym for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, commonly known as trench mouth or Vincent's disease, aggravated by stress and/or smoking

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apex:

Back 13

the tip of the root of a tooth

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apicoectomy:

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surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth

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arch :


attrition:

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describes the alignment of the upper or lower teeth

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loss of structure due to natural wear