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Dentistry

Articulator

Health care; Dentistry

A mechanical device used to replicate functional movements of the jaw to casts.

Inlay

Health care; Dentistry

A gold, porcelain, or composite custom-made filling cemented into the tooth. If it covers the tips of the teeth, it is called an onlay.

Gingiva

Health care; Dentistry

The soft tissue surrounding teeth, also known as the gums.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Health care; Dentistry

A problem with the joint that connects the lower jaw with the skull. Typically associated with a pop and pain in the joint.

Palatal surface

Health care; Dentistry

The surface of the maxillary teeth nearest the palate.

Diagnosis

Health care; Dentistry

The process of identifying the nature of a disorder.

Iontophor

Health care; Dentistry

The process of introducing a drug through the dental enamel by use of an electrical current; often used in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.

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