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Is a chemico parasitic process characterized by progressive decalcification and dissolution of the inorganic matter of tooth substance and disintegration of the inorganic matrix of the enamel, dentin and cementum |
Dental caries |
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Most prevalent dental disease known to man |
Dental caries |
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Is the destruction of inorganic material in a tooth substance |
Decalcification |
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Is the operative procedure which is necessary to remove carious or decayed matter from a tooth and shape the restaurant cavitu for filling |
Cavity preparation |
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Is the addition of one part fourinebion per one million gallon of water to the communal water supply in order to resuce the incidence of dental caries |
Fluoridation |
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Is the topical application of flouride solution on the coronal surface of the teeth in order to render the tooth surface more resistant to caries |
Fluoridization |
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Is the brownish discoloration of the enamel brought about excessive fluoride water supply excessive intake of flouride tablets |
Mottled enamel |
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Are means instituted before any clinical sign or symptom of dental disease appears |
Preventive services |
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Preventive services |
•oral prophylaxis •fillings •fuoridation •fluoridization •regular dental check up |
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Is the result or outcome of disease |
Prognosis |
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Refers to what a patient feels when he has a disease ir ailment |
Symptoms |
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Refers to what the dentist sees in a patient with a disease or ailment |
Signs |
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A condition of having a fetid/bad breath |
Halitosis |
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Waxed/unwaxed thread used to clean in between teeth |
Dental floss |
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A powder, paste or liquid used for cleaning the teeth |
Dentifrice |
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Purulent inflammation of the sockets of the teeth leading to loosening of the teeth |
Periodontitis |
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Inflammation of the gums |
Gingivitis |
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Is a strucutres yellow gray, transparent or near tranparent mass colonizing bacteria that adheres to the acquired pellicle abd supporting tissue |
Dental plaque |
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Is a chalky yellow white crustaceous deposit |
Calculus |
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Any concentration or deposits to any partnof the body |
Cacular deposits |
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Is the process of pulling or taking out a tooth with a gentle force |
Dental extraction |
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Is the dental term for oral cleaning |
Oral prophylaxis |
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Loss of sensation with or without consciousness |
Anesthesia |
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A substance that produce anesthesia |
Anesthetic agent |
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A wearing, grinding or rubbing away by friction of the enamel or dentin of teeth |
Abrasions |
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Discoloration of tooth surfaces Ex. Nicotine stain |
Stain |
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Are instruments used for tooth extraction |
Dental forceps |
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Solution used as cleansing agent to freshn breath and also goes with it antiseptic effect |
Mouthwash |
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Abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement of the soft tissue
Ex: swelling of the gums |
Swelling |
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An artificial replacement for one or more missing teeth |
Denture |
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The habit of unconciously grinding the teeth especially in situation of stress or during sleep |
Bruxism |