![]() This is a common result of periodontal disease. Bone Resorptionīone resorption is the decrease in the amount of bone supporting the roots of teeth. Bleachingīleaching is a chemical treatment of peroxide used on the natural teeth to have a whitening effect. The bite is the relationship between your upper and lower teeth when closing your jaw (occlusion). BiopsyĪ biopsy is the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body. Bilateralīilateral pertains to both right and left sides of the mouth. Adults have eight bicuspids, also known as premolars, two in front of each group of molars. These teeth are used for chewing and only have two points (cusps). Bicuspidīicuspids are the fourth and fifth teeth from the front teeth to the back of the mouth. Typically affecting the front teeth, these types of cups allow liquids and sugars to cling to the teeth for long periods of time and ultimately cause decay and discoloration of the teeth. Baby Bottle Tooth Decayīaby bottle tooth decay is tooth decay in infants or small children caused from the use of bottles or sippy-cups. AvulsionĪn avulsion is when entire tooth, including the root is knocked out. Examples of dental appliances are dentures, retainers, Invisalign®, etc. ApplianceĪn appliance is any removable dental restoration or orthodontic device. The apex is the tip of the root to the tooth. An example of an antiseptic product could be a mouthwash. AntisepticĪn antiseptic is a chemical agent that can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs. AntibioticĪn antibiotic is a type of medication that stops or slows the growth of bacteria. Anaerobic BacteriaĪnaerobic bacteria a type of bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow, typically associated with periodontal disease. Amalgam has been used in dentistry for over 150 years. AmalgamĪmalgam is a mixture of mercury (50/50) with a combination of silver, tin, copper and other metals used to fill cavities. ![]() The alveolar bone is the bone that surrounds the root of the tooth anchoring it in place. General anesthesia causes partial or complete unconsciousness. Numbing a tooth is an example of local anesthesia. AnesthesiaĪnesthesia is a type of medication which produces the loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness. Alloplastic MaterialĪlloplastic material is a biological material used in grafting, either manufactured completely synthetically, or produced by processing xenogeneic types of tissue and/or structures. Look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance on products like toothpaste and mouthwash. ![]() To earn a Seal, companies are asked to meet higher standards than what is required by law. The ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance is a scientifically evaluated seal on approved products. An abscessed tooth is an infected tooth that has caused an abscess in the gum. AbscessĪn abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue. An abutment is a tooth or part of a dental implant that a prosthetic appliance (a bridge or artificial crown) is attached to for support. ![]()
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