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Dental
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Initial
Visit
Co-Diagnosis
- Ins. Information -
Oral Cancer Exam -
X-ray
Hygiene
Bad
breath - Toothbrush Abrasion -
Brushing -
Flossing
- Reg. Exams -
Sealants -
Periodontal
Periodontal
Disease
Periodontal
Disease - Smoking -
Gingivitis -
3 Month Re-care -
Root Planning - Diabetes -
Heart Disease -
Pregnancy - Respiratory Infections
Restorations
Cavities
- How Teeth Decay -
Posterior resins -
Anterior
resins - Advantages
of Onlays - Gold Inlay -
Gold
Onlay - Comparisons
Extractions
Primary
teeth - Wisdom
teeth - Dry
socket - Post-Op
extraction
Root
Canal
Root
canal - Cracked
tooth syndrome - Crown
needs root canal - Post
& Core - Post-Op
instruction
Crowns
Worn
Fillings - Cracked
tooth - After
Root Canal - Anterior
Porc. - Posterior
Porc. - Posterior
gold - Post
& Core - Core
build up - PFM
Crowns - Post-of
temporary crown - Post-op
Permanent crown
Dentures
Immediate
dentures - Overdentures
- Upper
partial - Lower
partial - Denture
care - Problems
with dentures
Bridges
Diagnosis
Bridges - 3-Unit
anterrior - Maryland
bridge - Cantilever
- General
care - Post-op
temporary bridge - Post-op
permanent bridge
Pediatrics
What
is bottle Syndrome - What
is Air Abrasion - Brace
care - What
causes Cavities - Infant
tooth care - Mouthguard
- Repairing
Broken Front Tooth - Space
maintainer
Post-Op
Instruction
Homecare
Cosmetic - Homecare
Extraction - Homecare
Fillings - Homecare
permanent Bridges - Homecare
Permanent Crowns - Homecare
permanent Onlay - Homecare
Root Canal - Homecare
temporary bridges - Homecare
temporary Crowns - Homecare
temporary Onlay
Esthetic
Dentistry
All Porcelain Bridges -
All Porcelain Crowns -
Bonding -
At Home Whitening -
Advantages of Resin Onlays -
Disadvantages of Amalgam
Indirect Resins -
Veneers -
White Fillings -
Homecare Cosmetic - In
office teeth Whitening
Glossary
of Common Dental Terms
-A-
Abscess-infection caused by severe tooth
decay, trauma or gum disease.
Amalgam-a silver and mercury material used
for fillings.
Anesthetic-a drug used by your doctor to
eliminate a patient's localized pain during certain
dental procedures.
Anterior Teeth-the teeth in the front of your
mouth.
Antiseptic-an agent that can be applied to
living tissues to destroy germs.
Apex-the very tip of the root of a tooth.
Aspirator-a suction devise your dentist uses
to remove saliva from your mouth.
-B-
Bleaching Agent-a gel used to whiten and
brighten teeth.
Bonding-a plastic composite painted on the
teeth to correct stains or damage.
Bridge-one or more artificial teeth attached
to your adjacent teeth.
Bruxism-the clenching or grinding of teeth,
most commonly while sleeping.
-C-
Calculus-the hardened plaque that can form on
neglected or prone teeth, commonly known as tartar.
Canine-the pointy teeth just behind the
laterals.
Caries-another name for cavities or decayed
teeth.
Cavity-a tiny hole in the tooth caused by
decay.
Central-the two upper and two lower teeth in
the center of the mouth.
Crown-an artificial tooth or cover made of
porcelain or metal.
Cuspid-the pointy teeth just behind the
laterals, also known as canines.
-D-
Decalcification-the loss of calcium from the
teeth.
Deciduous Teeth-also called "baby teeth."
Dental Implants-an implant permanently
attached to the jawbone that replaces a missing
tooth or teeth.
Denture-a removable set of artificial teeth.
Dental Material Fact Sheet - Comparisons of
direct restorative dental materials
-E-
Enamel-the hard surface of the tooth above
the gum line.
Endodontist-a dentist who specializes in root
canals and the treatment of diseases and infections
of the dental pulp (inner tooth).
Extraction-the removal of a tooth or teeth.
-F-
Filling-a plug made of metal or composite
material used to fill a tooth cavity.
Fluoride-a chemical solution used to harden
teeth and prevent decay.
-G-
Gingivitis-inflammation of gums around the
roots of the teeth.
Gums-the firm flesh that surrounds the roots
of the teeth.
-I-
Impacted Tooth-often occurring with wisdom
tooth, it is a tooth that sits sideways below the
gum line, often requiring extraction.
Incisal-related to incisors (see below).
Incisor-one of the flat, sharp-edged teeth in
the front of the mouth.
Inlays-a custom-made filling cemented into an
unhealthy tooth.
Instant Orthodontics-Alternative to braces
using bonded porcelain veneers or crowns.
-L-
Lateral-these are the teeth adjacent to the
centrals.
-N-
Night Guard-a plastic mouthpiece worn at
night to prevent grinding of the teeth. Often used
to treat TMJ.
-P-
Pedontist-also known as a pediatric dentist,
a dentist that specializes in the treatment of
children's teeth.
Periodontist-a dentist specializing in the
treatment of gum disease.
Plaque-a sticky buildup of acids and bacteria
that causes tooth decay.
Posterior Teeth-the teeth in the back of the
mouth.
Primary Teeth-also known as "baby teeth" or
deciduous teeth.
Prosthodontist-a dentist specializing in the
restoration and replacement of missing teeth or
severely damaged teeth.
-R-
Root-the portion of the tooth below your gum
line.
Root Canal-cleaning out and filling the
inside nerve of a tooth that is heavily decayed.
-S-
Sealant-plastic coating applied to teeth to
prevent decay. Used most commonly for children.
Secondary Teeth-the permanent teeth.
Six-Year Molar-commonly known as "the first
molar."
Sleep Apnea-a potentially serious disorder in
which a sleeping person may stop breathing for10
seconds or more, often continuously throughout the
night.
-T-
Tartar-see calculus.
TMJ Syndrome-a disorder associated with the
joint of the jaw. Often caused by a misalignment of
or a disparity in upper and lower jaw sizes.
Tooth whitening-a process designed to whiten
and brighten teeth.
Twelve-year molar-commonly known as "the
second molar."
-V-
Veneer-a plastic, porcelain or composite
material used to improve the attractiveness of a
stained or damaged tooth.
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