The situation where the upper teeth not able to contact the opposing lower teeth.Ī special field in dentistry which involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bite abnormalities or facial irregularities. The way how the upper and lower teeth close together.Ī restoration covers the entire biting surface of a tooth. Depending on the design of it, it prevents injury to teeth and/or jaw during teeth grinding or sport events.Ī mouthguard which is worn at night time. The last three upper and lower teeth on both sides of the mouth.Ī device to be worn in the mouth. The side of the tooth towards the middle of the jaw. The side of the tooth towards the tongue. It helps to restore the normal function and outlook of the tooth. The earliest sign is bleeding gum.Ī condition where a tooth is not able to come in normally or is stuck underneath another tooth or bone.Ī device (usually “screw-like”) put in the jaw bone to support a false tooth, a denture or a bridge.Ī mold taken by some jelly-like material loaded on a tray.Ī restoration (usually gold, composite or ceramics) fabricated in the lab that cements on a tooth like a missing puzzle piece. The mildest form of gum disease: inflammation of gum.
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It is possible for the crack to extend further into the root and damage to the pulp is commonplace.Ī metal skeleton of a removable partial denture to support the false teeth and the plastic attachments. When a cusp of a tooth becomes weakened, a fracture may result. Teeth treatment with fluoride agents like gel or rinse. When a tooth may be pushed partially out of the socket.Ī restoration placed on a tooth to restore its function and appearance.Ī temporary denture to replace missing teeth during the waiting period for long term treatment.Ī thread/tape that goes in between teeth for cleaning.Ī compound of fluorine (an element) which be put in different forms such as water, gels, and rinses to strengthen teeth. The process of the tooth appearing in the mouth.
It indicates the direction away from the middle of the jaw.Ī department of dentistry involving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental pulp (where the nerves and blood vessels are inside the tooth). The process of identifying dental disease.Ī direction indication in the mouth. removing teeth).Ī procedure to reduce the sensitivity of teeth. A Denturist is not responsible for making any type of diagnosis or carrying out any other treatment (e.g. The person who specializes in fabricating dentures. There are many different types of denture to satisfy different treatment requirements and patient preferences. (Immediate/complete/partial) (overdenture, temporary)Īn artificial object to replace missing teeth and their neighboring structures. The position, type, and number of teeth in upper and lower jaw. It covers the tooth partially or totally above the gum to restore its function and outlook.Ī branch of medicine that involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any disease concerning teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures. The lower teeth/tooth align toward the check/ lip side more than the upper teeth/tooth.Ī crown is almost like a “cap” on a tooth.
A form of herpes simplex.Īn abnormal bite relationship of upper and lower jaw. It helps to hold onto natural tooth structure and thus provide anchorage for the denture.Īn ulcer or blister on lip. It is an effective agent in controlling gum diseases.Ī metal arm extended from a removable partial denture. It is available in many forms such as gels and rinses. The process of “gluing” the appliance/prosthesis on the associated area.Īn anti-microbial agent. It can be caused by trauma or herpes simplex virus. They are the longest teeth in humans.Īn ulceration with yellow base and red border in mouth. The third tooth from the middle of the jaw. The main function of this kind of x-ray is to detect cavities in between teeth and height of bone support.Ī prosthesis which is fixed inside the mouth to replace missing teeth. Wear of teeth due to activities such as chewing.Īn injury that causes a tooth to be completely knocked out of the mouth.Ī kind of dental x-ray which is taken with the teeth bite together. Usually forms because of infection.Ī tooth or tooth structure which is responsible for the anchorage of a bridge or a denture.Īn sedation agent that causes temporary loss of sensation/feeling.
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