Dentistry

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Sulcus

Health care; Dentistry

A broad depression on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth.

Cement

Health care; Dentistry

A dental material used to seal inlays, onlays, and crowns; also used for pupal protection.

Occlusal plane

Health care; Dentistry

The imaginary surface on which upper and lower teeth meet.

Periodontal ligament

Health care; Dentistry

The fibres which suspend the tooth in the bony socket; it is attached at one end to the cementum, and at the other end to the alveolar bone of the socket.

Alveolus

Health care; Dentistry

The bony socket in which the root of the tooth sits.

Enamel

Health care; Dentistry

The hard, white shiny surface of the crown; composed of 95% calcium hydroxyapatite.

Pellicle

Health care; Dentistry

The first step in plaque formation; a clear, thin covering containing proteins and lipids (fats) found in saliva. It is formed within seconds after a tooth surface is cleaned.