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| Abrasion |
Loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth). |
| Abscess |
An infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone. |
| Abutment |
A tooth or implant fixture used as a support for a prosthesis. |
| Acrylic Resin |
Resinous material of the various esters of acrylic acid, used as a denture base material, for trays or for other restorations. |
| Adult Dentition |
The permanent teeth of adulthood that either replace the primary dentition or erupt distally to the primary molars. |
| Alveolar |
Referring to the bone to which a tooth is attached. |
| Amalgam |
An alloy used in direct dental restorations. Typically composed of mercury, silver, tin and copper. |
| Analgesia |
The diminution or elimination of pain. |
| Anesthesia |
Elimination of pain sensations by topical application or regional injection of a drug (local anesthesia), or loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation (general anesthesia). |
| Anterior |
Teeth and tissues located towards the front of the mouth. Including teeth 6 though 11 and 22 through 27. |
| Artificial Crown |
Restoration covering or replacing the major part, or the whole of the clinical crown of a tooth. |
| Benign |
The mild or non-threatening character of an illess. |
| Bicuspid |
Transitional teeth behind the cuspids, also Pre-Molar. |
| Bleaching |
The process of lightening the teeth, usually using a chemical oxidizing agent and sometimes in the presence of heat. |
Dental Glossary
