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Dental Hygiene

Glossary Entry: Dental Hygiene Overview Definition: Dental hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining clean and healthy teeth and gums…

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Dental Floss

Glossary Entry: Dental Floss Overview Definition: Dental floss is a thin, flexible string made of nylon or Teflon that is…

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Dental Crown

Glossary Entry: Dental Crown Overview Definition: A dental crown is a cap-like restoration used to cover a damaged or decayed…

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Dental Bridge

Glossary Entry: Dental Bridge Overview Definition: A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more…

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Dental Anxiety

Glossary Entry: Dental Anxiety Overview Definition: Dental Anxiety refers to the fear or nervousness that some individuals experience when visiting…

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Dental Amalgam

Glossary Entry: Dental Amalgam Overview Definition: Dental amalgam is a commonly used dental filling material composed of a mixture of…

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Dental Abscess

Glossary Entry: Dental Abscess Overview Definition: A dental abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms in the teeth or gums…

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Cusp

Glossary Entry: Cusp Overview Definition: A cusp is the pointed or rounded projection on the chewing surface of a tooth.…

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Curette

Glossary Entry: Curette Overview Definition: A curette is a small, scoop-shaped surgical instrument used for scraping or debriding biological tissue…

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Crown Lengthening

Glossary Entry: Crown Lengthening Overview Definition: Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure performed to expose more of the tooth's structure…

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