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loss of tooth structure caused by tooth grinding, an improper bite, a hard toothbrush or poor brushing technique
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a localized infection of a tooth and/or the gum
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tooth or teeth that anchor a fixed or removable bridge
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removal of tooth structure by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive, also a relatively new technology in dentistry that often avoids the need for anesthetic
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an unwanted bodily response to a substance or organism
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the bone surrounding the roots of teeth
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the most common material used for fillings, also called silver fillings; a mixture of mercury (app 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc used for fillings
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partial loss of pain sensation
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absence of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is local anesthesia; with general anesthesia the patient is unconscious
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the six upper and six lower front teeth
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a drug that stops or slows the growth of germs (bacteria)
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an acronym for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, more commonly known as trench mouth or Vincent's disease, often brought on by stress and/or smoking
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the tip of the root of a tooth
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removal of the root end of a tooth to treat an infection
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shape assumed collectively by upper and lower teeth
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the first teeth, also called deciduous teeth; usually there are twenty baby teeth
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a cement applied under a filling or crown to decrease sensitivity to heat or cold and protect the filling
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removal of a small piece of tissue to determine if it is diseased
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how the upper and lower teeth come together; may also be called occlusion
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excessive growth of fungi that normally live in the mouth
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anesthetizing a nerve that serves a large area of the jaw, usually the lower jaw; may numb teeth, tongue and half of the jaw in that area
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applying a tooth-colored resin to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth, most often a front tooth
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decrease in bone supporting the roots of teeth; a common result of gum disease
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the gradual loss of bone Orthodontists use this process to "pull" teeth through bone to new positions.
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devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth
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appliance cemented to teeth adjacent to a space that replaces one or more missing teeth; usually cemented or attached to teeth or implants adjacent to the space
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involuntary, "nervous" grinding of the teeth while the patient is asleep
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involuntary, "nervous" grinding of the teeth while the patient is awake
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chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
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hard residue, ranging from yellow to brown, forming on teeth when oral hygiene is incomplete or improper
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whitish, often circular mouth sore lasting ten to fourteen days
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fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth on one end only
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common term for crown
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tooth decay or cavities
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dental tool that uses high frequency sound waves to clean teeth
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uncontrolled infection causing extensive swelling Since this is a dangerous condition, a dentist or physician should be consulted as soon as possible.
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hard tissue that covers the roots of teeth
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to measure the depth of the gum pockets around teeth
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device that retains a removable partial denture
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removal of plaque and calculus from teeth, generally above the gumline
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common bonding mix of plastic and glass/ceramic particles; usually cured with light or chemicals
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two meanings: (1)the portion of a tooth covered by enamel, and (2)a restoration that covers all or most of the natural tooth above the gumline
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removal of dead inner tissue from a gum pocket
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a fluid-filled sac
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the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain
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restoring lost tooth structure with metal, alloy, porcelain or resin
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tunnel conducting pus from one infection to the site of another; a mouth fistula is called a gum boil
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loosening of gums from bone to expose and clean underlying tooth structures
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instrument used to remove a tooth
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removable denture replacing all teeth in upper or lower arch
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removal of the frenum, the thin cord of tissue that attaches the upper or lower lips to the gum or the tongue to the floor of the mouth |
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an unexposed or partially exposed tooth that is so wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue that complete exposure of the tooth is unlikely
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artificial device replacing tooth root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture
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making an incision in an abscess to drain infection
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four upper and four lower front teeth, (excludes the canine teeth)
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process for numbing the upper teeth (placing anesthetic liquid under the gum tissue and allowing it to migrate into the bone)
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a filling made by a dental laboratory that is cemented into place, generally requires two dental appointments
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a tiny TV camera used to view issues of the mouth (owned by approximately 50 percent of U S dentists
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how the upper and lower teeth come together
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laboratory-produced restoration covering the cusps of a tooth
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a specialist who deals with the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures. Generally requires four additional years of training after dental school
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the mouth
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the process of maintaining the cleanliness of the mouth
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operations on the mouth; for example, extractions, removal of cysts or tumors, and repair of broken jaw bone
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dental specialty that treats misalignment of teeth
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denture that fits over tooth roots or dental implants
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treatment that is designed primarily to reduce or eliminate pain
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loss of sensation in part of the body
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removable denture replacing some of the teeth
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dental specialty focusing on treatment of children
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a specialist who treats the gums and supporting structures of the teeth
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the thirty-two adult teeth
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a small defect in the tooth enamel, usually found on the back teeth
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a treatment that works because of the patient's belief in it, not because of the actual physical change it produces
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a soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed largely of bacteria and food substances suspended in saliva
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a false tooth mounted on a bridge
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a porcelain cap which covers the crown (that portion above the gumline) of the tooth to repair it or change the shape and/or color
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a tooth-colored filling, made of porcelain
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a thin layer of porcelain bonded to the front and top of a front tooth to repair or change the color and/or shape
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a thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "core" which is a buildup of material that replaces the lost tooth structure
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a post and a buildup of material that replaces the lost tooth structure
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single structure that combines post-core and crown
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the probable outcome of treatment
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procedure for preserving the health and preventing infection of teeth
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an artificial replacement for a body part
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a dentist who specializes in restoring teeth, replacing missing teeth with bridges and dentures, and maintaining proper occlusion
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the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth
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a medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp
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the center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp
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total removal of the pulp in children's teeth
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inflammation of the pulp; a common cause of a toothache
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partial removal of the pulp
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common term for gum disease
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return to mouth of tooth/teeth lost through trauma
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plastic buildup of denture to compensate for bone loss (usually accomplished in conjunction with a dental laboratory)
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the replacement part or portion restored on a damaged tooth
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root remaining in jaw after tooth is extracted or broken off
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tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
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common term for root canal therapy, also the interior space of the tooth root
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process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material
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removal of root of a tooth while retaining the crown
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soft latex sheet used to protect one or more teeth from moisture and to keep materials from falling to the back of the throat
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clear fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles
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suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva
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located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva
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meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces
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plastic material bonded in the grooves and pits of back teeth for the prevention of decay
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produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation
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the periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep
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dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth
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to connect two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure
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extra tooth
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also called calculus, a hard deposit containing bacteria and minerals that adheres to teeth
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temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open/move the jaw
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the temporomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the upper jaw
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term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open/move the jaw
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insurance company, union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment
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early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth
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a process to lighten the color of teeth
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common bony growth on the palate or lower jaw
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placing a natural tooth in the empty socket of another tooth
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injury caused by a blow, chemicals, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment
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gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.
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