Dentistry

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porcelain

Health care; Dentistry

A tooth-colored sand like material; much like enamel in appearance.

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 center of mouth.

raphe

Health care; Dentistry

A union of soft tissue.

cuspid

Health care; Dentistry

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

anug

Health care; Dentistry

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. An acute, painful condition characterized by severe gingival redness, spontaneous bleeding, foul breath and pain.