Dentistry Terms (CW)
). Amalgam
A mizture of metal to make a filling
Anethesia
Pain contraol that brings less pain
Apex
Tip of the tooth
Bitewings
X-ray that shows only crowns
Cavity
When the enamel is dented or destroyed
Cement
material used to permanently seal inlays
Crown
Section of tooth
Endodontics
Treatment of pulp nerve, roots (root canal)
Impression
a negative reduction of the tooth
Lingual
Crown surganve next to tongue
Mandibar
arch of each tooth
Maxillary
Teeth in the sockets
Occlusal
chewing or grinding surface of the tooth
Oral Surgery
Surgery on mouth, teeth, or jaw
Orthodontics
Alignment of the teeth
Panoramic
all teeth in an x-ray
Pendodontics
Dental treatment on children and adolescents
Periodontics
Treatment for disease of the teeth or gums
Plaque
a thin film like deposit that adheres to the teeth
Prophylaxis Angle
hold position of cups and tools that are used to clean teeth