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Dental Termonology
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01/11/2010

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abutment
Definition
The teeth on either side of a missing tooth. Abutments are the part of the bridge that are used to support the replacement of missing teeth.
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alveolar bone
Definition
The jaw bone that anchors the roots of the teeth.
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alveolus
Definition
An opening in your jaw-bone in which a tooth is attached
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amalgam
Definition
Silver filling.
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Anterior teeth
Definition
The six upper and six lower front teeth (incisors and cuspids)
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apex
Definition
the tip of the root of a tooth
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apicoectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth.
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bicuspids
Definition
The first and second bicuspids, which are the fourth and fifth teeth from the center of the mouth. These are using for chewing and only have two points (cusps)
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Occlusion
Definition
Relationship of the upper and lower teeth on closure
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Bitewing
Definition
X-ray that shows the upper and lower biting surface on the same film. This xray shows the portion of the teeth aboe the gumline
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Bruxism
Definition
Clenching or grinding of teeth
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Buccal
Definition
The tooth surface which is next to your teeth. This term is used usually when referring to back teeth.
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Calculus
Definition
The sticky film (plaque) that has hardened. Also called tartar.
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Capitation Plan
Definition
A plan where the dentist is contracted with the administrator to provide dental services to persons covered under the program in turn for payment on per-capita basis. (Managed care)
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cementum
Definition
A hard, bony surface covering the root of a tooth.
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complete series
Definition
Full mouth x-rays.
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composite filling
Definition
Tooth colored filling. Insurance companies usually only allow them on the front teeth. When composites are done on the posterior teeth the insurance pays them as an amalgam. Composites are also known as resin fillings.
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crown
Definition
The portion of the tooth above the gum line or a dental restoration covering all or most of the natural teeth.
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curettage
Definition
Surgical scraping of bacteria from the soft tissue. This is a perio procedure and is usally performed one quadrant at a time.
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cusps
Definition
The high points on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
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cusipids
Definition
Third tooth from the center of the mouth. Also known as canines.
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deciduous teeth
Definition
Primary teeth.
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dentin
Definition
The calcium part of a tooth below the enamel containing the pulp chamber and root canals.
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diastema
Definition
Space between teeth.
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edentulous
Definition
All the teeth are missing in either the upper or lower arch.
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explorer
Definition
Sharp instrument used to detect decay on the surface of teeth.
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fistula
Definition
A channel emanating pus from an infection site; gum boil.
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frenum
Definition
The muscle tissue that attaches the upper or lower lips to the gum or tongue to the floor of the mouth.
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gingiva
Definition
The gums.
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gingivectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of gum tissue
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impaction
Definition
An unerupted or partially erupted tooth that will not fully erupt because it is obstructed by another tooth.
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incisors
Definition
The central and lateral incisor. The first and second teeth from the center of the mouth. (front teeth)
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inlay
Definition
A laboratory processed restoration made of acrylic, metal or porcelain. The filling doesn't involve the highpoints of the teeth.
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mandible
Definition
The lower jaw
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maxilla
Definition
The upper jaw.
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molars
Definition
The sixth, seventh and eighth teeth from the center of the mouth. They have four cusps.
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occlusal
Definition
The chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
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onlay
Definition
a laboratory processed restoration made of metal, porcelain or acrylic that replaces one or more of the highest points of the tooth (cusps)
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palate
Definition
Hard and soft tissues forming the roof of the mouth.
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patial denture
Definition
A removable appliance that replaces some of the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
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periapical
Definition
an xray that shows the whole tooth (above and below the gumline) Also known as single film
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perio charting
Definition
Measures the depth that the gums have detached from the side of the tooth forming a pocket (perio pocket)
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periodontal maintenance
Definition
cleaning of the teeth following periodontal treatment, includes perio charting.
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permanent dentition
Definition
Permanent teeth.
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pontic
Definition
The part of a bridge that replaces the missing teeth.
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primary dentition
Definition
Baby teeth or or primary teeth.
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prophylaxis
Definition
Cleaning the teeth. Also known as prophy.
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prosthodontist
Definition
Dealing the with the replacement of missing teeth.
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pulp
Definition
The soft inner structure of a tooth, consisting of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue.
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pulp chamber
Definition
The center of the innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp.
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RCT
Definition
Root canal therapy
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pulp canal
Definition
Same as pulp chamber.
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root planning
Definition
Periodonitcal procedure that involves deep cleaning of the teeth to remove calculus below the the gumline. Usually done one quadrant at a time.
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suppuration
Definition
Bacterial contamination of tissue exudate; pus.
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third molar
Definition
Wisdom tooth.
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