Healthy Teeth A to Z
Edentulous: No teeth.
Endodontics: A department of dentistry involves diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental pulp (where the nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth).
Eruption: The process of the tooth appearing in the mouth.
Excision: The action of cutting something off.
Extruded: When a tooth may be pushed partially out of the socket.
Filling: A restoration places on a tooth to restore its function and appearance.
Flipper: A temporary denture to replace missing teeth during the waiting period for long term treatment.
Floss: A thread/tape goes in between teeth for cleaning.
Fluoride: A compound of fluorine (an element) which be put in different forms such as water, gels, rinses to strengthen up teeth.
Fluoride Treatment:Teeth treat with fluoride agents like gel or rinse. It helps to prevent tooth decay.
Fracture: When a cusp of a tooth becomes weakened, a fracture may result. It is possible for the crack to extend further into the root and damage to the pulp is commonplace.
Framework: A metal skeleton of a removable partial denture to support the false teeth and the plastic attachments.
Gingivitis:
The mildest form of gum disease
Haemorrhage:
Homeostasis:
Bleeding.
Stop bleeding.
Lingual: The side of the tooth towards the tongue.
Mesial:
Molar:
Mouthguard:
The side of the tooth towards the middle of the jaw.
The last 3 upper and lower teeth on both side of the mouth.
A device to be worn in the mouth. Depends on the design of it, it prevents injury on teeth and/or jaw during teeth grinding or sport events.
Nightguard:
A mouthguard which is worn at night time.
Scaling: The action of cleaning of teeth below the gum line.
Sealant: A thin layer of plastic-like material covers the grooves and pits on a tooth to prevent cavity.
Sedation: The use of medication to calm down a patient.
Space Maintainer: An appliance to maintain the space in between teeth.
Splint: An appliance or a material to prevent movement of a mobile part.
Tempromandibular Joint (TMJ):The joint that links two jaws.
Torus: An outgrowth on bone. It usually develops on the roof of the mouth or around the premolar area on the lower jaw.
Veneer:
A layer of tooth-colored material (can be porcelain, composite, or ceramics) attaches to the front of the tooth. It is usually for better outlook of the tooth.
Wisdom tooth:
The eighth (also the last tooth) tooth from the middle of the jaw.
Xerostomia: Dry mouth.
