9 Terms
Contributors in Dentistry
Dentistry
Mixed dentition
Health care; Dentistry
The developmental stage when both deciduous and permanent teeth are present.
Proximal surface
Health care; Dentistry
The surface of the tooth adjacent to the next tooth; refers to the mesial and distal surfaces.
Mouthguard
Health care; Dentistry
A soft-fitted device which protects teeth against impact or injury.
Distal
Health care; Dentistry
The surface of the tooth farthest from the midline of the dental arch.
Curettage
Health care; Dentistry
The surgical scraping of bacteria from soft tissue. This is a periodontal procedure and is usually performed one quadrant at a time.
Invisalign
Health care; Dentistry
The system is a way to move teeth without the use of conventional brackets and archwires. Basically, a series of clear plastic trays are computer fabricated with each tray gradually shifting the ...
