{"id":4849,"date":"2022-12-26T11:47:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T08:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentplus.com.tr\/V2\/?page_id=4849"},"modified":"2022-12-30T22:21:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T19:21:14","slug":"dental-dictionary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentplus.com.tr\/V2\/en\/dental-dictionary\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Dictionary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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    Allergy<\/strong>: The body’s involuntary reaction to a substance or organism
    \nAlveolar Bone<\/strong>: The bone surrounding the roots of the teeth
    \nAmalgam<\/strong>: The most used material in fillings; also known as silver filling; made from a mixture of mercury (approximately 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc
    \nAnalgesia<\/strong>: Temporary loss of pain sensation
    \nAnesthesia<\/strong>: Absence of pain sensation; numbing the tooth with local anesthesia; In general anesthesia, the patient is completely unconscious.
    \nANUG<\/strong>: Abbreviation for Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis;
    \nApex<\/strong>: The tip of the tooth root
    \nApical Resection<\/strong>: Surgical removal of the root tip of the tooth after a good root canal treatment to treat an infection at the root tip.
    \nAbscess<\/strong>: Local infection of the tooth or gum
    \nWear<\/strong>: The loss of tooth structure due to tooth grinding, wrong biting, a hard toothbrush or poor brushing technique<\/p>\n

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    Biopsy<\/strong>: Taking a small piece of tissue from here to determine whether it is diseased
    \nRegional Anesthesia<\/strong>: Creating regional numbness by anesthetizing with local anesthesia from the exit point of the nerve that affects a certain part of the body
    \nBruxism<\/strong>: Teeth grinding and clenching caused by the activity of the chewing muscles at night and\/or during the day.<\/p>\n

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    Cavitron<\/strong>: A dental instrument that uses high frequency waves to clean dental calculus<\/strong>
    \nCaries:<\/strong> Deterioration in tooth structure caused by acid produced by bacteria<\/p>\n

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    Dentin<\/strong>: The hard, semi-living layer inside the tooth (the layer just below the outer enamel layer)
    \nTeeth Whitening<\/strong>: The process applied to lighten the color of the teeth
    \nTooth Decay<\/strong>: Tooth decay or cavities
    \nGingival Inflammation<\/strong>: See. Fistula
    \nBraces<\/strong>: The tool used by orthodontists to gradually shape the teeth correctly
    \nFilling<\/strong>: Completing the tooth structure that is lost due to caries or any other reason with materials such as porcelain, amalgam, composite
    \nDrainage<\/strong>: The process of removing an abscess from the body tooth<\/p>\n

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    Endodontist<\/strong>: The specialist dentist dealing with root canal treatment<\/p>\n

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    Fissur Sealent<\/strong>: Filling material that is applied to the recesses on the teeth (fissures) and hardened by radiation, in order to prevent caries in deciduous and permanent molars
    \nFistula<\/strong>: The area where the infection that occurs in the jawbone opens into the oral cavity
    \nFlap operation<\/strong>: The name of a periodontal operation
    \nFrenectomy<\/strong>: Removal of the frenum, the thin tissue beam that connects the upper or lower lips to the gums or tongue under the mouth<\/p>\n

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    Night Protective Plate (Night Plaque):  <\/strong>Aperture made of orthodontic acrylic in order to protect the teeth and jaw joints of patients with bruxism
    \nGeneral Anesthesia<\/strong>: The controlled state of unconsciousness in order to lose the feeling of pain, protective reflexes, and response to physical and verbal effects.
    \nGingiva<\/strong>: Gums
    \nGingivectomy<\/strong>: Removal of gum tissue
    \nGingivitis<\/strong>: Inflammation of the gum tissue
    \nGtr<\/strong>: Oriented texture generation<\/p>\n

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    Removable Prosthesis<\/strong>: Removable prosthesis that replaces missing teeth<\/p>\n

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    Secondary dentin<\/strong>: The structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth sensitivity implant
    \nBiting<\/strong>: How the upper and lower teeth come together; also known as occlusion<\/p>\n

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    Jaket<\/strong>: The crown worn on the anterior teeth, which is usually made of porcelain<\/p>\n

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    Veneer<\/strong>: Plastic or porcelain surface bonded directly on the tooth to improve the appearance of a tooth. See laminate.
    \nBone<\/strong> loss<\/strong>: Loss in bones that support the roots of the teeth; known consequence of gum disease
    \nCyst<\/strong>: Liquid-filled sac
    \nRoot<\/strong>: The tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw
    \nCanine Teeth<\/strong>: The upper and lower four canines
    \nBridge<\/strong>: Prosthesis made by taking support from neighboring teeth to replace one or more lost teeth
    \nCurettage<\/strong>: Removal of dead inner tissue in the gum pocket
    \nCrown<\/strong>: It has two meanings: (1) The part of the tooth covered with enamel, (2) Restoration of all or a significant part of the natural tooth above the gum line<\/p>\n

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    Malocclusion<\/strong>: ‘Bad bite’ or defective closure of the upper and lower teeth
    \nMaryland Bridge<\/strong>: the bridge that is bonded by supporting only the back surfaces of the adjacent teeth
    \nMaxilla<\/strong>: Upper jaw
    \nEnamel<\/strong>: Hard tissue covering the dental crown (above the gum line)
    \nMolar<\/strong>: The general name of the six-twelve and twenty-year-old teeth in the mouth<\/p>\n

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    Oral surgery:<\/strong> Oral surgical procedures; for example, tooth extraction, cleaning of cysts and tumors, and repair of broken jawbone
    \nOral hygiene<\/strong>: The process of ensuring oral hygiene
    \nOral and Maxillofacial Operator<\/strong>: Specialist who deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and deteriorations in the mouth and supporting structures Generally, it requires four years of additional training after dentistry.
    \nOrthodontics<\/strong>: The field of dentistry that treats shape and position disorders of teeth and inter-jaw relations<\/p>\n

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    Thrush<\/strong>: Whitish, usually round mouth sore that lasts for ten to fourteen days
    \nParesthesia<\/strong>: Loss of sensation in a part of the body
    \nEruption<\/strong>: The process of teeth appearing from the work of the gums
    \nPedodontics<\/strong>: The specialty of dentistry focused on the treatment of children
    \nPeriodontist<\/strong>: The specialist who treats the gums and structures that support the teeth
    \nPlaque<\/strong>: The soft, sticky substance that accumulates on the teeth; it consists of bacteria in saliva and food residues
    \nPlacebo<\/strong>: Treatment based on the improvement of a disease not by physical treatment, but because the patient believes in the treatment.
    \nPorcelain crown(veneer)<\/strong>: A thin layer of porcelain adhered to the front or top of the tooth in order to change or repair the color and\/or shape of a front tooth
    \nPost<\/strong>: A thin metal, fiber or titanium rod inserted into the root canals of the tooth after a root canal treatment; Support for the \u201ccore\u201d made of the material used to replace the lost tooth structure
    \nPost-Core<\/strong>: A post and material that replaces the lost tooth structure
    \nPost-Crown<\/strong>: Singular structure combining post-core and crown
    \nPrognosis<\/strong>: Probable outcome of a treatment
    \nProphylaxis<\/strong>: Method to protect tooth health and prevent tooth infection
    \nProstodonist<\/strong>: A dentist who specializes in correcting teeth, replacing missing teeth with bridges and prostheses, and providing normal occlusion.
    \nProsthesis<\/strong>: Artificial replacement of lost organs in the body
    \nPulp<\/strong>: Nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues in the inner structure of the tooth
    \nPulp Chamber<\/strong>: The center or innermost part of the tooth where the pulp is located
    \nPulp Cap<\/strong>: Mediced coating covering a small part of the exposed pulp
    \nPulpectomy<\/strong>: Complete removal of pulp from children’s teeth
    \nPulpitis<\/strong>: Pulp inflammation; a major cause of toothache
    \nPulpotomy<\/strong>: Removal of pulp
    \nPyorrhea<\/strong>: General name of gum disease<\/p>\n

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    Reimplantation<\/strong>: The process of repositioning the tooth to be treated after it is treated outside the oral environment
    \nRestoration<\/strong>: The corrected part of a damaged tooth
    \nRuber Dam<\/strong>: Soft latex cover used to protect one or more teeth from moisture and to prevent anything from going to the back of the throat<\/p>\n

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    Black Hairy Tongue<\/strong>: Growth of papillae on the tongue
    \nMilk Teeth<\/strong>: Baby teeth
    \nS\u00fcyek<\/strong>: Combining two or more teeth to form a single stronger structure<\/p>\n

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    Full Denture<\/strong>: Removable prosthesis used to replace all upper or lower teeth
    \nTartar<\/strong>: Also known as dental calculus; hard buildup that sticks to the teeth and contains bacteria and minerals
    \nCleaning<\/strong>: Generally, removing plaque and calculus from teeth above the gum line
    \nTmd<\/strong>: Temperomandibular disorder; a condition characterized by facial pain and limited mobility in opening\/moving the jaw
    \nTmj Disorder<\/strong>: A condition characterized by facial pain and limited range of motion in opening\/moving the jaw.. \u200b\u200bA condition related to the discomfort of the jaw joint
    \nTmj<\/strong>: Temporomandibular joint; the point where the lower jaw meets the skull base
    \nTransplant<\/strong>: Placing the person’s natural tooth in the extraction cavity of a tooth
    \nTrauma<\/strong>: Injuries caused by punches, chemicals, extreme temperatures or poor tooth structure
    \nSalivary glands<\/strong>: Located under the tongue and cheeks and produce saliva
    \nSaliva ejector<\/strong>: Suction tube placed in the mouth during treatment to draw saliva
    \nSaliva<\/strong>: Colorless liquid containing water in the mouth, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles<\/p>\n

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    Sleep Apnea<\/strong>: Periodical cessation or delay in breathing during sleep
    \nUpper Prosthesis<\/strong>: Prosthesis of the upper jaw<\/p>\n

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    Bonding<\/strong>: Tooth-colored resin, which is often applied to change the shape or color of a tooth on the front teeth or for the purpose of repairing
    \nPlaceholder<\/strong>: Dental appliances that protect the space between the permanent teeth in case of premature loss of baby teeth
    \nWisdom Teeth<\/strong>: The third molar tooth, which usually erupts between the ages of 18-25
    \nManaged Care<\/strong>: The program in which patient-dentist meetings and dentist payments are managed by a separate external organization<\/p>\n

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    Xerostomia<\/strong>: Dry mouth<\/p>\n

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