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Def test #1 206
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Implant | A permanent replacement of one or more teeth with a fixture and an abutment that are anchored into the bone |
| Osseointegration | The process of introducing certain metals, such as titanium, into living bone and forming a biocompatible bond with living bone |
| Apical Curettage | Surgical removal of infectious material surrounding the apex of a root |
| Apicoectomy | Surgical removal of the apical portion of the tooth through a surgical opening made in the overlaying bone and gingival tissue |
| Endodontist | A dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and the periradicular tissues |
| Gutta-Percha | Plastic type of filling material used in endodontics |
| Hemisection | Surgical separation of a multi rooted tooth through the furcation area |
| Irreversible Pulpitis | Infectious condition in which the pulp is incapable of healing, which would then require root canal therapy |
| Nonvital | Not living, as in oral tissue and tooth structure |
| Obturation | Process of filling a root canal |
| Palpation | Touching or feeling for abnormalities within soft tissue |
| Percussion | Examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to access vitality |
| Pulpectomy | Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth |
| Pulpitis | Inflammation of the dental pulp |
| Pulpotomy | Removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth |
| Reversible Pulpitis | Form of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp may be salvageable |
| Gingivectomy | Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue |
| Gingivoplasty | Surgical reshaping and contouring of gingival tissues |
| Mobility | To have movement |
| Osteoplasty | Surgery in which bone is added, contoured, and re shaped |
| Periodontal Pocket | Deeping of the gingival sulcus beyond normal |
| Periodontal Probe | Probe used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets |
| Periodontics | Dental speciality involved with the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the supporting tissues |
| Scaling | Removal of calculus deposits from the teeth with the use of suitable instruments |
| Ultrasonic Scaler | Device used for rapid calculus removal |
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