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Mucosa

Health care; Dentistry

The thin, outer pink or red membrane lining the inside of the oral cavity.

Maryland bridge

Health care; Dentistry

A type of bonded bridge. Its main difference from conventional bridges is in the reduced amount of abutment preparation necessary. Only the lingual surfaces of the abutments are reduced.

Wisdom tooth

Health care; Dentistry

The third molar; the eighth tooth from the centre of mouth.

Cuspid

Health care; Dentistry

The third tooth from the centre of the mouth towards the back, also known as canines.

Antagonist

Health care; Dentistry

A structure that opposes or counteracts another structure.

Irrigation

Health care; Dentistry

The technique of using a solution to wash out your mouth.

Abutment

Health care; Dentistry

A term used to denote the teeth on either side of a missing tooth.

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