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Tooth terms
NOCTI practice
Question | Answer |
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gingival sulcus | space between the tooth and gumline |
gingivectomy | surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues |
interproximal | in between the teeth |
pedodontics | children's dentristry |
periapical | around the root tips |
edentulous | without teeth |
periodontitis | inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth |
periodontium | structures that support, surround and are attached to the teeth |
prophylaxis | dental cleaning |
pulpectomy | complete removal of the vital pulp from a tooth |
retromolar | area behind the 3rd molar |
succedaneous tooth | a permanent tooth that replaces a baby tooth |
vestibule | space between the teeth, lips, and cheeks |
prosthesis | a fake replacement for a missing body part |
prosthodontics | a dentistry specialty that replaces missing teeth |