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Attrition

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Attrition Overview Definition: Attrition refers to the gradual reduction or decrease in size or strength of something over…

Apex

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Apex Overview Definition: The apex is the tip or topmost point of a tooth, specifically referring to the…

Antimicrobial

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Antimicrobial Overview Definition: Antimicrobial refers to agents or substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses,…

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Overview Definition: Antibiotic prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics to prevent infections before certain dental procedures…

Anterior Teeth

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Anterior Teeth Overview Definition: Anterior teeth refer to the front teeth in the dental arch, including the incisors…

Analgesia

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Analgesia Overview Definition: Analgesia refers to the relief of pain without loss of consciousness. It is the process…

Alveolar Ridge

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Alveolar Ridge Overview Definition: The alveolar ridge is the bony ridge found on the upper or lower jaw…

Alveolar Bone

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Alveolar Bone Overview Definition: The alveolar bone is the part of the jawbone that surrounds and supports the…

Adhesive

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Adhesive Overview Definition: An adhesive is a substance used for sticking objects together. In dentistry, adhesives are commonly…

Abscessed Tooth

10 months ago

Glossary Entry: Abscessed Tooth Overview Definition: An abscessed tooth is a dental condition characterized by a bacterial infection within the…