calculus
a hard deposit which develops when you do not brush your teeth properly and plaque hardens; also known as tartar
cantilever bridge
a fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth on one end only
caries
another name for cavities or tooth decay
cementum
hard tissue around the roots of the teeth
chart
measuring the depth of the gum pockets around teeth
cleaning
removal of plaque and calculus from teeth
composite
common bonding mixture of plastic and glass/ceramic particles
crown
the part of the tooth above the gum (covered by enamel); also an artificial replacement for the covering on a tooth that covers all or most of the natural tooth
curettage
a procedure where the gums are scraped to remove bacteria (scraping)
cyst
a closed sack in the tissue containing fluid
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