Inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus, possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of supporting alveolar bone.
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Pertaining to the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.
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A radiograph made by the intraoral placement of film, phosphorous plate, emulsion or digital sensor, for disclosing the apices of the teeth.
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Usually refers to a prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth. See fixed partial denture or removable partial denture.
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An extraoral projection whereby the entire mandible, maxilla, teeth and other nearby structures are portrayed on a single image, as if the jaws were flattened out.
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The hard and soft tissues forming the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities.
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The determination by a dentist of the oral health condition of an individual patient achieved through the evaluation of data gathered by means of history taking, direct examination, patient conference, and such clinical aids and tests as may be necessary in the judgment of the dentist.
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Adjustment of tooth length, size, and/or shape; includes removal of enamel projections.
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An intraoral radiograph made with the film, phosphorous plate, emulsion or digital sensor being held between the occluded teeth.
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Pertaining to the biting surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth or contacting surfaces of opposing teeth or opposing occlusion rims.
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With reference to endodontics, refers to the sealing of the canal(s) of tooth roots during root canal therapy procedure with an appropriately prescribed material such as gutta percha in combination with a suitable luting agent.
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Lining of the oral cavity as well as other canals and cavities of the body; also called "mucosa."
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Individually molded device designed primarily to be worn for the purpose of helping prevent injury to the teeth and their surrounding tissues. Sometimes called a mouth protector.
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Teeth posterior to the premolars (bicuspids) on either side of the jaw; grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces.
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Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure to eliminate superficial enamel discoloration defects.
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Nearer the middle line of the body or the surface of a tooth nearer the center of the dental arch.
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The upper jaw.
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Fixed partial denture featuring retainers which are resin bonded to natural teeth that serve as an abutment.
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The lower jaw.
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Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.
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Pertaining to or around the tongue; surface of the tooth directed toward the tongue; opposite of facial.
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A thin covering of the facial surface of a tooth usually constructed of tooth colored material used to restore discolored, damaged, misshapen or misaligned teeth.
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A common name for either the maxilla or the mandible.
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The intentional removal, radicular repair and replacement of a tooth into its alveolus.
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A fixed intracoronal restoration; a fixed dental restoration made outside of a tooth to correspond to the form of the prepared cavity, which is then luted to the tooth.
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