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- G
- Gingiva - Another word for gum tissue.
- Gingivitis - A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque.
- Gum disease - An infection of the gum tissues. Also called periodontal disease.
- I
- Impacted teeth - A condition in which a tooth fails to erupt or only partially erupts.
- Implant - A permanent appliance used to replace a missing tooth.
- Incisor - Front teeth with cutting edges; located in the center or on the sides near the front.
- Inlay - An artificial filling made of various materials, including porcelain, resin, or gold.
- L
- Laminate veneer - A shell that is bonded to the enamel of a front tooth. The shell is usually thin and made from porcelain resin.
- M
- Malocclusion - Bad bite relationship.
- Mandible - The lower jaw.
- Maxilla - The upper jaw.
- Molar - Usually the largest teeth, near the rear of the mouth. Molars have large chewing surfaces.
- N
- Neuromuscular Dentistry - are more than the aches and pains felt in around the neck and head that are associated with your teeth and jaw.
- O
- Onlay - A filling designed to protect the chewing surface of a tooth.
- Orthodontics - A field of dentistry that deals with tooth and jaw alignment.
- Overdenture - A non-fixed dental appliance applied to a small number of natural teeth or implants.