7 Terms
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Dentistry
Open bite
Health care; Dentistry
Increased distance between the two arches; space between the front upper and lower teeth when the back teeth are touching.
Gingivitis
Health care; Dentistry
Inflamed and swollen gum tissue most commonly caused by plaque. If left untreated, may lead to periodontitis.
Pericoronitis
Health care; Dentistry
Infection of the tissue overlying a partially erupted tooth. Treatment involves keeping this tissue clean and free of bacteria.
Supernumerary teeth
Health care; Dentistry
Extra teeth, in addition to the development of the normal 32.
Impression tray
Health care; Dentistry
Formed in the general shape of the mouth, used for taking impressions.
Crown
Health care; Dentistry
Full coverage for a tooth (used when the tooth cannot be restored by a filling).