in the tissues of the body. 2. A painful rea of inflamed tissue that is filled with pus. abrasion (noun) 1. a scraped spot or area; the result of rubbing or abrading. 2. an injury caused by something that rubs or scrapes againts the kin. ache (verb) 1. to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain. 2. to feel great sympathy, pity, or the like. alveolar bone (noun) 1. the thin layer of bone making up the bony processes of the maxilla and mandible, surrounding and containing the teeth, it is pierced by many small blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. acute pain (adj) 1. pain that comes on quickly, can be severe, lasts a relatively shorter period time. 2. is directly related to soft tissue damage such as a sprained ankle or a paper cut. allergic (adj) 1. of or relating to allergy. 2. having an allergy. anesthetic (noun) 1. a substance that produces anesthesia, as halothane, procaine, or ether. 2. lacking awareness or sensitivity. antibiotic (noun) 1. any of a large group of chemical substances having the capacity in dilute solutions to destroy bacteria and other microorganism. 2. a drug used to treat bacterial infections. apex (noun) 1. the tip, point, or vertex; summit. 2. the top or highest point of something. articulator (noun) 1. device that simulates movements of the temporomandibular joints or mandible, used in dentistry. 2. a person or thing that articulates. bacteria (noun) 1. microscopic living organism, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere. biofilm (noun) 1. a complex structure adhering to surfaces that are regularly in contact with water. 2. bacteria plaque that adheres tenaciously to tooth surfaces, restorations, and prosthetic appliances. bleach (noun) 1. a corrosive oxidising disinfectant and bleaching agent. 2. removal of color from an object using chemicals or light. blood (noun) 1. the fluid that circulates through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins and is the chief means of transport within the body. bone (noun) 1. the hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts. 2. any distinct piece of the skeleton of the body. brackets (noun) 1. metal devices bonded onto teeth for attachment of elastic bands to reposition teeth. 2. an object that is attached to a wall and used to support or hold up something. burning pain (adj) 1. the pain experienced as a result of a termal burn. brush (verb) 1. an instrument made of some flexible material, such a bristles, attached to a handle or to the tip of a catheter.
bruxism (noun) 1. habit of clenching and
grinding the teeth. 2. an unconscious behavior, perhaps performed to relase anxiety, aggression, or anger. canines (noun) 1. the two sharp teeth located next to the front incisor teeth in mammals that are used to grip and tear. caries (noun) 1. decay of a bone or tooth, especially dental caries. 2. instance of such decay, especially dental cavities. Stefania Prevete De Domenico Primer ao seccin A
cement (noun) 1. substance used for filling
cavities or anchoring crowns, inlays, or other restorations. 2. substance that hardens to act as an adhesive. check-up (noun) 1. a medical examination to discover the state of a person health. 2. to investigate to see if someone or something is realiable, honest, true. cheek (noun) 1. the fleshy part of either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear. 2. something resembling the cheek in shape or position. chewing (verb) 1. to bite and grind with the teeth, masticate. 2. to meditate on, ponder. composite (adj) 1. made by combining two or more existing things, such as photographs. 2. made up of disparate or separate partsor elements. cotton pliers (noun) 1. device resembling tweezers used to grasp small objects. 2. a cloth or thread made from cotton fibres. crown (noun) 1. that part of a tooth that is covered with enamel. 2. the topmost part of an organ or structure. cuspid (noun) 1. one of the small bonelike structures of the jaws for biting and mastication of food, they also help in the shaping of sounds and formig of words in speech. deciduous tooth (noun) 1. a tooth of the first set of teeth. 2. one of the temporary teeth of a mammal that are replaced by the permanent teeth. dental floss (noun) 1. a waxed or unwaxed thread, for drawing between the teeth to remove food particles and prevent the buildup of plaque. dental office (noun) 1. an outpatient facility where patients are seen, examined, and treated. dentin (noun) 1. the chief substance of the teeth, surrounding the tooth pulp and covered by the enamel on the Crown and by cementum on the roots. dentition (noun) 1. the makeup of a set of teeth including their kind, number, and arrangment. 2. the eruption or cutting of the teeth. dentistry (noun) 1. the work done by dentist, the creation of restoration, crowns, and bridges, and surgical procedures performed in and about the oral cavity. 2. the practice of the dental profession collectively. diagnose (verb) 1. to determine the identity of a disease by medical examination. 2. to ascertain the cause or nature of a problema from the symptoms.
discomfort (noun) 1. an absence of comfort or
ease, uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain. 2. anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort. disease (noun) 1. an abnormal condition of a part, organ, or system causes infections, inflammation. 2. a condition or tendency, as a society, regarded as abnormal and harmful. dry mouth (noun) 1. Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva. enamel (noun) 1. a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusin to the surface of metal, pottery, as an ornamento r for protection. endodontics (noun) 1. the branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue. enzyme (noun) 1. any of various proteins, originating from living cells and capable of producing certain chemical changes in organic substances by catalytic action, as in in digestin. epidemiology (noun) 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease. eruption tooth (noun) 1. passage of a tooth through the alveolar process and perforation of the gingiva. 2. a breaking out, especially the appearance of lesions on the skin. extraction (noun) 1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out. 2. the preparation of an extract. filer (noun) 1. a party who files a notice with a law court. 2. a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organzation. filling (noun) 1. something used to fill a space, cavity, or container. 2. any of various substances for inserting into the prepared cavity of a tooth. flap (noun) 1. a piece of tissue that has been partially detached and used in surgical grafting to fill an adjacent defecto r cover the cut end of a bone after amputation. fluoride (noun) 1. any of several substance containg fluorine, especially one wich helps to prevent tooth decay. fracture (noun) 1. the breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition. 2. the characteristics appearance of the surface of a broken mineral. frenulum (noun) 1. a strong bristle or group of bristles on the hind wing of some moths and other insects, by wich the forewing and hind wing are united during flight. gauze (noun) 1. a thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used for curtains and clothing. 2. a thin, loosely woven surgical dressing, usually made of cotton. gargle (verb) 1. to force exhaled air through a liquid held in the back of the mouth, with the head tilted back, in order to cleanse or medicate the mouth or throat. germ (noun) 1. a small mass of protoplasm of cells from which a new organism or one of its parts may develop. 2. the earliest form of an organism, a seed, bud, or spore.
gingivitis (noun) 1. inflammation of the gums,
characterized by redness and swelling. gloves (noun) 1. a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb. gum (noun) 1. any of various viscid, amorphous exudations from plants, hardening on exposure to air and soluble in or forming a viscid mass with water. 2. any of various similar exudations, as resin . habits (noun) 1. customary practice or use. handpiece noun. 1. Dental instrument, either air driven or electrically driven, that holds various disks, cups, used to prepare a tooth to receive a restoration or to contour, clean. head (noun) 1. the part of the body containg the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. 2. a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality. healed (verb) 1. to restore to health or soundness, cure. 2. to ease or relieve. hygiene (noun) 1. the science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health. 2. conditions and practices that serve to promote or preserve health. hypertrophy (noun) 1. abnormal enlargement of a part or organ due to an increase in the size of its cells. 2. excessive growth or accumulation of any kind. implant (noun) 1. an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. to improve (verb) 1. to raise to a more desirable or more excellent quality or condition, make better. 2. to increase the productivity or value of land or property. incisor (noun) 1. a tooth adapted for cutting or gnawing, located at the front of the mouth along the apex of the dental arch. increasing (verb) 1. becoming greater or larger. 2. to multiply, reproduce. infection (noun) 1. the invasion of bodily tissue by pathogenic microorganisms that proliferate, resulting in tissue injury that can progress to disease. 2. an agent or a contaminated substance responsible for ones becoming infected. inflamed (verb) 1. to arouse to passionate feeling or action. 2. swollen, red and painful as a result of disease or injury. inflammation (noun) 1. the act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed. 2. the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection. injection (noun) 1. the act of injecting. 2. something that is injected, especially a dose of liquid medicine injected into the body. intraoral (adj) 1. inside the mouth. 2. within the oral cavity. intravenous (adj) 1. within r administered into a vein. 2. a drug, nutrient solution, or other substance administered into a vein. jab (noun) 1. informal a hypodermic injection jacket crown (noun) 1. dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth. jaw (noun) 1. any opposable articulated structure at the entrance of the mouth, typically used for grasping and manipulating food. 2. the
mandible or maxilla or the part of the face
covering these bones. joint (noun) 1. a place or part at which two or more things are joined. 2. a point of articulation between two or more bones, especially such a connection that allows motion. juncture (noun) 1. the act of joining or the condition of being joined. 2. a place where two things are joined, a junction or joint. key tooth (noun) 1. an instrument that was used in dentistry to extract diseased teeth. keyway attachment (noun) 1. a frictional or mechanically retained unit used in fixed or removable prosthodontics, consisting of closely fitting male and female parts. 2. attachment that may be rigid in function or may incorprate a movable stress. kit (noun) 1. a set of articles or implements used for a specific purpose. 2. a container, such as a bag for storing or holding such a collection. knife (noun) 1. a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle. 2. to cut slash a way through something. labial (adj) 1. relating to the lips or labia. lateral (adj) 1. of, relating to, or situated at or on the side. 2. Pertaining to or entailing a new but generally equivalent position. layer (noun) 1. a single thickness of a material covering a surface or forming an overlying part or segment. 2. a usually horizontal deposito r expanses, a stratum. lesion (noun) 1. any of various pathological or traumatic changes in a bodily organ or tissue, including tumors, ulcers, sores, and wounds. 2. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident fracture. left (adj) 1. of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the north when the subject is facing east. 2. the direction o position on the left side. lips (noun)1. either of two fleshy structures that surround the opening of the mouth in humans and other mammals. 2. in humans, the smooth brownish to reddish border of the lip. local anesthesia (noun) 1. anesthesia characterized by the loss of sensation only in the area of the body where an anesthesic drug is applied or injected. 2. loss of sensation in a small area of the body. lower jaw (noun) 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth. 2. small identation in the middle of the lower jawbone. mask (noun) 1. a covering worn on the face to conceal ones identity. 2. a protective covering for the face or head. mirror (noun) 1. an instrument commonly used for viewing occlusal and distal surfaces of teeth. 2. device that has a reflecting mirrored surface at its working end to view tooth surfaces that cannot be directly visualized. malformations (noun) 1. the condition of being malformed, deformity. 2. a body part that is malformed. maxillary sinus (noun) 1. one of a pair of sinuses forming a cavity in the maxilla. 2. any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull. moderately (adv) 1. being within reasonable limits, not excessive or extreme. 2. to a degree
that excedes the bounds or reason or
moderation. molar (noun) 1. a tooth with a broad crown used to grind food, located behind the premolars. 2. capable of cgrinding. mouthwash (noun) 1. a solution for rinsing the mouth. 2. A medicated liquid used for cleaning the mouth and treating diseased states of its mucous membranes. muscle (noun) 1. a tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement. 2. a contractile organ consisting of a special bundle of muscle tissue, wich moves a particular bone, part, or substance of the body. neck (noun) 1. the constricted part connecting the head with the trunk of the body. 2. the constricted part of an organ or other structure, called also cervix and collum. needle (noun) 1. a slender, pointed implement used for sewing or surgical suturing, made usually of polished. 2. a slender piece of jewel or steel used to transmit vibrations. nerves (noun) 1. the sensitive tissue in the pulp of a tooth. 2. one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion. novocain (noun) 1. a trademark for an anesthetic preparation of the drug procaine. 2. a brand of procaine. occlusion (noun) 1. the alignment of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws when brought together. 2. the process of occluding. odontologist (noun) 1. person who study the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. odontology (noun) 1. the science dealing with the study of the teeth and their surrounding tissues and with the prevention and cure of their diseases. oral hygiene (noun) 1. practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. odontopediatric (noun) 1. are those performed on infant patients . 2. treats infant patients integrally from the earliest age stage to adolescence. ortodonthics (noun) 1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces. painful (adj.) 1. full of or givin pain. 2. requiring care and labor, difficult or irksome. palate (noun) 1. the roof of the mouth in vertebrates having a complete or partial separation of the oral and nasal cavities and consisting of the hard palate and the soft palate. 2. the sense of taste. palatine bone (noun) 1. either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits. parotid glad (noun) 1. either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear. 2. a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear. patient (noun) 1. one who receives medical attention, care, or treatment. 2. obsolete who suffers.
periodontics (noun) 1. the branch of dentistry
that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the gums. 2. affect the tissues and structures that sorround the teeth. plaster (noun) 1. a mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with fiber added, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings. porcelain (noun) 1. a hard, white, translucent ceramic made by firing a pure clay and then glazing it with variously colored fusible materials. probes (noun) 1. a dental instrument formally known as a periodontal probe. pulp (noun) 1. the richly vascularized and innervated connective tissue inside the pulp cavity of a tooth. radiology (noun) 1. the branch of medical science dealing with use of x-rays, radioactive substance, and other forms of radiant energy in diagnosis and treatment of disease. radiologist (noun) 1. a physician trained in the use of radioactive subastance, x-rays, and other imaging techniques to reach a diagnosis. relaxed (adj.) 1. freed from tensin, being at ease, as applied to muscles and the mind. resines (noun) 1. a solido r semisolid organic substance exuded by plants or by insects feeding on plants. 2. a compound made by condensation or polymerization of lowmolecular-weight organic compounds. restaurations (noun) 1. used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structures. 2. the structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. rinse (verb) 1. to wash lightly with water. 2. to remove by washing lightly in water, as by pouring water overo r by dipping in water. risk (noun) 1. the possibility of suffering harm or loss, danger. 2. a factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger. right (adj.) 1. of belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the south when the subject is facing east. root (noun) 1. the embedded part of an organ or structure such as a nerve, that serves as a base or support. rough (adj.) 1. having a surface marked by irregularities, protuberances, or ridges not smooth. 2. difficult to travel over or through. rotated (verb) 1. to turn around on a axis or center. 2. to proceed in sequence, take turns or alternate. saliva (noun) 1. the watery mixture of secretions from the salivary and oral mucous glands that lubricates chewed food, moinstens the oral walls, and contains ptyalin. salivary glands (noun) 1. paired glands in the mouth and cheeks, they produce saliva, which moinstens food and starts the process of digestion. scalped (noun) 1. a small straight knife with a thin sharp blade used in surgury and dissection. 2. a surgical knife with a short thin blade. sealant (noun) 1. a substance, such as sealing wax, used to seal a surface to prevent passage of a liquido r gas. 2. a plastic resin used in dentistryo coat the chewing surfaces of the back
teeth to prevent the growth of cavity-causing
bacteria. second molar (noun) 1. seventh permanent or fifth deciduous tooth in the maxilla and mandible on either side of the midsagittal plane of the head following the arch form. sensitivity (noun) 1. the state or quality of being sensitive, often used to denote a state of abnormal responsiveness to stimulation or of responding quickly and acutely. smile (noun) 1. a facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, or derision. socket (noun) 1. an opening or a cavity into which an inserted part is designed to fit. 2. the concave part of a joint that receives the end of a bone. spit up (verb) 1. saliva, especially when expectorated, spittle. 2. to eject matter from the mouth, expectorate. surface (noun) 1. the outer or the topmost boundary of an object. 2. a material layer constituting such a boundary. suture (noun) 1. the fine thread or other material used surgically to close a wound or join tissues. 2. the stitch so formed. surgeon (noun) 1. a medical officer who is specializes in surgury. 2. A medical practitioner. surgery (noun) 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by the use of instruments. syringe (noun) 1. a medical instrument used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it. 2. a hypodermic syringe. therapy (noun) 1. treatment of illness, injury, or disability. 2. the treatment of physical, mental or social disorders or disease. third molar (noun) 1. one of four rearmost molar son each side of the upper and lower jaw in humans. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt, typically in early adulthood. tissue (noun) 1. a group or layer of similarly specialized cells that together perform certain special functions. tongue (noun) 1. a muscular organ on the floor of the mouth, it aids in chewing, swallowing, and speech, and is the location of organs of taste. tooth (noun) 1. one of the small bonelike structures of the jaws for biting and mastication of food, they also help in the shaping of sounds and forming of words in speech. toothache (noun) 1. any pain or soreness within ora round a tooth, indicating inflammation and possible infection. tooth brush (noun) 1. a brush used for cleaning teeth. 2. a bristled or filamented home-care dental device intended to clean teeth, gums, and tongue. toothpaste (noun) 1. a paste for cleaning teeth. 2. containing a fine abrasive poder, such as chalk, a little soap or detergent, some flavouring, often peppermint, and some sweetening agent and fluoride salt. toxin (noun) 1. a poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms and is capable of causing disease when introduced into the body tissues.
2. a poisonous or harmful nonbiological
substance, such as a pollutant. treatment (noun) 1. the act manner or method of handing or dealing with someone or something. 2. the agent, procedure, or regimen so used. tweezers (noun) 1. small pincers or nippers for plucking out hairs, extracting splinters, picking up samll objects. 2. Small pincer-like instrument for handling small objects. ulcers (noun) 1. a lesion of the skin or a mucous membrane such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum that is accompanied by formation of pus and necrosis of surrounding tissue, usually resulting from inflammation or ischemia. ulcerated area (noun) 1. is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane , accompained by the desintegration of tissue. upper jaw (noun) 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium. vaccine (noun) 1. a suspension of dead, attenuated, or otherwise modified microorganism for inoculation to produce immunity to a disease by stimulating yhe production of antibodies. virus (noun) 1. any of various submicroscopic agents that infect living organisms, often causing disease and that consist of a single or double strand of RNA o DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
viscera (noun) 1. the soft internal organs of the
body, especially those contained within the addominal and thoracic cavities. vision (noun) 1. the faculty of sight, eyesight. 2. something that is or has been seen. vital signs (noun) 1. body temperatura, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure as measured to assess health or dysfunction. vomit (verb) 1. the acto r an instance of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth. waiting room (noun) 1. a room, as in a railroad station or physicians office, for the use of people waiting. wax (noun) 1. any of various natural, oily or greasy heat-sensitive substances, consisting of hydrocarbons or esters. wisdom tooth (noun) 1. any of the four molar teeth, one at the back of each side of the jaw, that are the last of the permanent teeth to erupt. wire (noun) 1. metal that has been drawn out into a strand or rod, used chiefly for structural support, as in concrete. x-rays (noun) 1. a photon of electromagnetic radiation of very short wavelenght.