3 Terms
Contributors in Dentistry
Dentistry
proximal surface
Health care; Dentistry
The surface of the tooth adjacent to the next tooth; refers to the mesial and distal surfaces.
mouthguard
Health care; Dentistry
A soft-fitted device which protects teeth against impact or injury.
distal
Health care; Dentistry
The surface of the tooth farthest from the midline of the dental arch.
curettage
Health care; Dentistry
The surgical scraping of bacteria from soft tissue. This is a periodontal procedure and is usually performed one quadrant at a time.
