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Abrasion Tooth wear caused by mechanical forces or improper brushing.   Abscess A localized collection of pus caused by an infection in the bone or soft tissue.   Abutment A tooth that supports a dental prosthesis (brideg, partial denture, etc.)   Air Abrasion The use of a high pressure spray of aluminum oxide, which cuts through the tooth structure and removes decay, and old white filings.   Alveolar bone The bone that surround the roots of the teeth.   Alveoloplasty A surgical procedure that inveolve cutting and recontouring the alveolar bone. Related Words  Alveolar bone Alveolus The space in the alveolar bone where the tooth is located. Related Words  Alveolar bone Amalgam A mix of mercury and silver alloy that is used as a restoration to fill cavities.   Anorexia Nervosa Aneroxia Nervosa is a psychophysiologic disorder characterized by excessive dieting and denial of hunger leading to weight loose.   Bicuspid Tooth with two cusps located between the cuspid and molar, also called premolar.   Biopsy A process of removing tissues to examined for pathology existance.   Bleaching Teeth whitening procedure using whitening solution.   Bridge A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth.   Bulimia Bulimia is a an eating disorder involving episodes of binge eating followed by episodes of purging, which can involve vomiting, abusing laxatives, diuretics, exercising compulsively, or fasting.   CAD/CAM A computerized tool that will allow the dentist to custom-fabricate tooth colored restoration in the dental office and cement it, in one appointment.   Calculus Hard deposit of mineralized plaque that adhere to the crown and root of the teeth. Also called Tarter. Related Words  Plaque; Tarter Canine Canines " Cuspids " is a term used to describe the long pointed teeth between the incisors and the premolars.   Canker Sores Canker sores are ulcers of the mouth that affect millions of Americans every year causing pain and discomfort.   Caries A term used to describe an infection lesion which damages the structures of teeth.  Related Words  Decay Chlorine Dioxide Chlorine dioxide is a common ingredient in most mouth rinse and some toothpaste.   Composite Resin A restorative material composed of tooth colored resin particles usually hardened with by using curing light.   Conscious Sedation Conscious sedation is the use of sedative medication to relax a patient without loosing consciousness.   Crossbite Dental crossbite is when the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth (toward the tongue).   Crown A crown, also called a cap is a tooth-like restoration that is placed over a prepared existing tooth to restore the function, contour, appearance and strengthens the damaged tooth.   Cusp The pointed part of the crown of the tooth.   DDS D.D.S. stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery.   Decay A term used to describe an infection lesion which damages the structures of teeth.  Related Words  Caries Dental Amalgam Related Words  Amalgam Dental Implants Dental implants are the permanent replacment of missing teeth with artificial teeth or dentures that are attached to titanium anchors, and have been surgically inserted inside the jawbone.   Dental laser Lasers are high-technology devices that generate a beam of concentrated light in short pulses which remove areas of infection or tooth decay and seal off blood vessels.   Dental Overbite Related Words  Overbite Dental Overjet Related Words  Overjet Dental Sealant Sealants are a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to prevent decay. Related Words  Decay Dental Veneers Dental veneers are a thin porcelain shell that is permanently bonded to the teeth. Veneers are a cosmetic alternative for a variety of dental conditions of the front teeth.   Denture Dentures (Plates) are appliances that replace the missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw.   Digital X-Ray It is a system that sends images of the patient's teeth to a computer monitor, by placing a small sensor in the patient's mouth which will read the x-ray beam and record it as an image on the computer.   DMD D.M.D. stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine.   Dry Socket An inflammation of the alveolar bone following extraction of the tooth.   Enamel Hard and highly mineralized substance that covers the dental crown. Dental enamel considered the hardest substance of the body.   Enamel Fluorosis Enamel fluorosis is an extra intake of fluoride during the years of tooth development causing defects in teeth enamel.   Endodontist A specialty of dentistry limited to treating diseases and injuries of the pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth.   Excision A surgical procedure to completely remove bone or tissues.   Extraction A dental procedure to remove a tooth.   Filling A restoration of lost tooth structure by using materials such as alloy (Amalgam), composite, or porcelain. Related Words  Amalgam Fistula Pus tract from an infection in the tissues.   General Anesthesia General anesthesia is way of effectively sedate a patient “unconsciousness” to complete dental treatment.   Gingivectomy Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the soft tissue wall of a pocket to eliminate the depth of the pocket.   Gingivoplasty Gingivoplasty is the surgical removal and reshape of the gingiva.   Halitosis Halitosis is a term used for bad breath whether the source is the oral cavity or not.   Headgear An orthodontic appliance that will create a polling or pushing force on the upper jaw and teeth to guide them into position.   Immediate Dentures Immediate dentures are dentures constructed before all the teeth are extracted and placed immediately after removal of the remaining teeth. Related Words  Denture Implants Related Words  Dental Implants Interproximal The area between the teeth.   Intraoral Camera An intraoral camera is a small pen shape device that sends images to a monitor, so that the patient's teeth and gums appear in a full-color image, and a picture of the image can be printed out.   Laser Related Words  Dental laser Leukoplakia Leukoplakia is a clinical term for a white oral tissue that cannot be rubbed or diagnosed as another disease. Even that leukoplakia considered as a precancerous lesion, but in most cases it is not.   Malocclusion Malocclusion is the improper relation between the upper and lower teeth or jaws.   Mandibule A term used to describe the lower jaw.   Maxilla A term used to describe the upper jaw.   Molars A term used to describe the back teeh.   Orthodontics Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.   Overbite Dental overbite is when front upper teeth cover most of the lower teeth when biting down or when the lower front teeth bite into the palate or gum tissue behind the upper front teeth.   Overjet Dental overjet is when upper front teeth that protrude beyond the lower front teeth, caused by problems in jaws bone growth, short lower jaw comparing to the upper jaw. Related Words  Dental Overjet Periodontitis Periodontitis "Gum Disease" is an inflammatory disease that attacks the gums, bone and other supporting structures that might cause the loss of teeth.   Plaque A sticky film that contain food particles, and bacteria that adhere to the tooth surface and can cause dental decay and gum disease. Related Words  Calculus; Decay; Tarter Pontic An artificial teeth used in a bridge to replace missing teeth.   Premolar Premolars "Bicuspids" is a term used to describe the teeth between the canine and molar teeth.   Root Canals Root canal is the treatment of the diseased nerve (also called the pulp) of the tooth. A root canal treatment enables you to save and keep your original damaged tooth.   Root Planing Root planing is the removing of the tartar and the soft tissue lining the periodontal pocket. This helps eliminate the inflammation and reduce the pockets and restore gingival health.   Sealant Related Words  Dental Sealant Space Maintainers Space maintainers are appliances made of metal or plastic that are custom fit to the child's mouth and maintain the space of the lost teeth.   Supernumerary Teeth Supernumerary “extra” teeth is the result of continued multiplying of baby or permanent Teeth buds, which result in normal looking teeth or small tiny teeth.   Tarter Hard deposit of mineralized plaque that adhere to the crown and root of the teeth. Related Words  Calculus; Plaque Tori Tori "Bone Growth" is a normal slow bone growth that appears in the upper and the lower jaw.   Veneers Related Words  Dental Veneers Xerostomia A term used to describe dry mouth cause by lower salivary secretion.