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an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Bracesnounan appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Cariesnounsoft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Cavitynounsoft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Dental cariesnounsoft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Dental medicinenounthe branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
Dental orthopaedicsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Dental orthopedicsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Dental platenouna dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
Dentistrynounthe branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
Dentitionnounthe kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
Denturenouna dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
Gingivanounthe tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Gingivitisnouninflammation of the gums
Gumnounthe tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Malocclusionnoun(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
Odontologynounthe branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
Oral cancernounmalignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60
Orthodontianounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Orthodontic bracesnounan appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Orthodonticsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Orthodonturenounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Periodontal diseasenouna disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
Periodontitisnouna disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
Platenouna dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
Root canalnounthe passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity
Teethnounthe kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
Tooth decaynounsoft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Ulitisnouninflammation of the gums
Capnoun(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
Crownnoun(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
Crownworknoun(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
Fillingnoun(dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth; "when h…
Jacketnoun(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
Jacket crownnoun(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
Alveolar resorptionnounwasting of the bony socket
Bridgenouna denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
Bridgeworknouna denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
Cosmetic dentistrynounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth
Dental surgerynounthe branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures
Endodontianounthe branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
Endodonticsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
False teethnouna removable denture
Overbitenoun(dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
Partial denturenouna denture replacing one or more teeth in a dental arch
Periodontianounthe branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
Periodonticsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
Primary dentitionnoundentition of deciduous teeth
Prosthodontianounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices
Prosthodonticsnounthe branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices
Pyorrheanounchronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
Pyorrhea alveolarisnounchronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
Pyorrhoeanounchronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
Riggs' diseasenounchronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
Secondary dentitionnoundentition of permanent teeth
Ulatrophianounrecession of the gums
Calculusnounan incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Dentinenounbone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
Embedverbfix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
Enamelnounhard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
Engraftverbfix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
Imbedverbfix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
Implantverbfix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
Plantverbfix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
Tartarnounan incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Toothnountoothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
Tophusnounan incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Inlaynoun(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
Buryverbembed deeply; "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"; "He buried his head in her lap"
Denticlenounsmall pointed ridge on the exoskeleton of an arthropod
Nestverbfit together or fit inside; "nested bowls"
Potverbplant in a pot; "He potted the palm"
Sinkverbembed deeply; "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"; "He buried his head in her lap"
Countersinkverbinsert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
Setverbinsert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
