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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomatitis |
Inflammation of the membranes of the mouth. |
| Succedaneous Tooth |
A permanent tooth that replaces a primary (deciduous) tooth. |
| Temporomandibular |
The connecting hinge mechanism between the base of the skull (temporal bone) and the lower jaw (mandible). |
| TMJ |
The Temporomandibular Joint, which is the point that your lower jaw connects to your skull. |
| TMJD |
Abnormal functioning of the temporomandibular joint |
| Tooth Bounded Space |
A space created by one or more missing teeth that has a tooth on each side. |
| Unerupted |
Tooth/teeth that have not penetrated into the oral cavity. |
| Vertial Bitewing |
A dental image with a central projection on which the teeth can close, holding it in a vertical position for the radiographic examination of several upper and lower teeth simultaneously. |
| Xerostomia |
Decreased salivary secretion that produces a dry and sometimes burning sensation of the oral mucosa and/or cervical caries. |
Dental Glossary
