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filling
restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, porcelain, or resin

fistula
a tunnel from one infection to the site of another; a mouth fistula is called a gum boil

flap surgery
loosening of gums from bone to clean underlying tooth structures

fluoride
fluoride hardens the tooth enamel and decreases cavities

fluorosis
excess amounts of fluoride in the body causing spotting of the tooth enamel in children

forceps
an instrument used to remove a tooth

full denture
removable denture replacing all teeth in the upper or lower jaw