DENTAL DICTIONARY

Abdominal pain that starts suddenly, in a few hours It is usually associated with surgically resolved diseases An urgent medical evaluation is necessary Some possible causes of acute abdomen are pancreatitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, etc.

In dentistry we refer to the hole delimited by the lips as a labial opening.

Bacteria, generally gram-positive belonging to the Actinomyces species, that cause a black discoloration of dental plaque.

It is the endochondrial bone that forms the anteroinferior aspect of the brain box. Because the bones of the cranial base stop growing relatively early, they are often used in superimposing cephalograms or serial traces.

It originates when the bacterial plaque is not removed and accumulates, causing it to calcify and adhere to the surfaces of the tooth.. Also called tartar, tartar, hard plate.

Hollow part of a tooth root. Goes from root point to pulp.

Interposition of the tongue between the anterior teeth, especially in the initial stage of swallowing. This action, often combined with a recline position also between the teeth, can inhibit the normal eruption and thus produce an open bite.

Type of prosthesis that is made to the patient who is a total toothless, that is, there are no teeth left in the upper or lower arch, requires a full denture to avoid chewing and eating with the gums. In these cases, the dentist reproduces the gums of this patient in about… Continue reading Full resin denture

Located far from the normal position; frequently used to describe a condition in which a tooth develops in an abnormal position.

It is a very important part of oral prevention. It is about explaining to the patient, tooth and tongue brushing techniques, review guidelines, and above all make the patient aware of all those things that he should not do with his teeth.

It is the local direction perpendicular to the mesiodistal direction and parallel to the occlusal plane, facial direction / sense is far from tongue direction / sense (o palatal) is synonymous with the anterior portion of the dental arch, and buccal is synonymous with facial in the posterior portions of the dental arch.

Structure or prosthesis of generally acrylic material (resin) that is used both in periodontal treatments as a tool that allows the rest of teeth with mobility and in treatments of pathology of the temporo-mandibular joint to alleviate the symptoms of this joint and the consequences on the chewing surfaces of the teeth caused by clenching… Continue reading Discharge splint

It is a surgical procedure to restore the contour of the chin, usually by an increase or decrease.

It is a surgical procedure that involves the incision of a part of the tongue, designed to reduce the size of the tongue and to change its shape.

Oral health disorder characterized by persistent bad breath.

You are a middle dental graduate who has been trained in an approved course in dental hygiene and is licensed to provide certain dental hygiene services.

It is the description of the total or partial condition of the lack of eruption of a tooth after the normal age for the eruption. An affected tooth may appear blocked by another tooth, bone or soft tissue, but the cause of tooth impaction is often unknown.

It is the surgical act of implanting a screw in the bone, that is the jaw, for later when a few months have passed, on this screw that comes out to the surface of the gum, placing a special tooth or cap. Implants are also placed, on which instead of a cover or crown are placed… Continue reading Deploy

Unilateral or bilateral congenital fissure on the upper lip, usually lateral to the midline. The defect may extend to the nostrils and may involve the alveolar process. Caused by a defect in the fusion of the maxillary and nasal processes; may be accompanied by a cleft palate. A cleft palate is… Continue reading Cleft lip

General term that indicates the deviation of a tooth towards labial.

Teeth that are larger than normal.

Normal occlusal mesiodistal relationship of the buccal teeth.

Structure of a biocompatible metallic material that is cemented within the root canal and is intended to support and retain the crown or obturation.

They should be done when caries affects more than one wall of the tooth. They are difficult to perform and generally must be performed under anesthesia. Both composites and amalgams can be used.

Pertaining to the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth. It can be used to identify those tooth surfaces as well as the direction (up in the lowest arc, down on the high).

It is the bone and soft tissue that closes the space covered by the superior alveolar arch, with an extension posterior to the pharynx. Forms the roof of the mouth and is connected to the nasal septum and floor of the midline of the nose.

(Oral display), device used to divert or eliminate muscle forces on certain teeth. Commonly placed in the vestibule between the lips, cheeks and teeth.

Sack without opening or outlet, lined by epithelium and usually contains liquid. The origin can be infectious or residual. The vast majority are benign and a pathological anatomy study should always be performed..

Diagnostic test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to image internal tissues, bones and organs on x-ray film.

Part of the tooth not covered by enamel, normally lying within the socket where it is attached to the bone by the periodontal membrane or ligament. It extends from the neck to the apex. It is normally contained in the bone.

Deposit of calcareous material that adheres to the teeth, promoting a white-greenish-dark color. The origin is by calcification of the bacterial plaque. It is necessary to eliminate it since otherwise it leads to the appearance of periodontal disease. Also called calculus or tartar.

Thin plastic film that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth (molars and premolars) to prevent tooth decay.

Supragingival tartar removal. Also called scaling.

An exostosis on the palate bone or lower on the lingual alveolar surface of the mandible in the canine or premolar area (Oh whole mandibular Palatine).

An ambiguous non-technical term for negative overjet.

Single root tooth.

In dentistry the act of pouring into an impression from the mouth, the substance that will give rise to the exact representation of it, these are usually special types of plaster.

Posterior appendicular portion of the soft palate.

International term used for teeth whitening systems.

Dry mouth. Caused by a decrease in salivary flow. Disease generally associated with heavily medicated elderly patients or patients on antidepressant treatment (side effect of many medications). Sjogren's syndrome.