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Dental Terms 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Winged clamp | A winged dental clamp is a stainless steel, retentive device with extra "wings" (projections) designed for rubber dam isolation |
| Universal | "Universal dental" most commonly refers to the Universal Numbering System, an American dental notation method (1–32 for adults, A–T for children) |
| Bow | A dental facebow is a caliper-like instrument used in prosthodontics to record the spatial relationship between a patient’s upper jaw (maxilla) and the temporomandibular joint (hinge axis). |
| Jaws | The dental jaw refers to the two bony structures (maxilla-upper, mandible-lower) that form the mouth's framework, supporting teeth, enabling biting and chewing. |
| Septum | A dental septum is a thin wall of alveolar bone that divides, separates, and supports tooth sockets within the jaw |
| Invert | a specific technique used during rubber dam isolation, where the edge of the rubber dam material is tucked into the gingival sulcus to create a watertight seal |
| Stylus | a sharp, pointed tool used for precision marking or tracing |
| Maligned | "Maligned" dental, more accurately termed malocclusion, refers to a "bad bite" or the improper alignment of the upper and lower teeth when the jaws are closed. |
| Exposed | occurs when gum tissue recedes or is damaged, uncovering the sensitive, unprotected underlying tooth structure |
| Aspirate | the suctioning of fluids, debris, or water spray from the mouth during procedures to maintain a clear field |
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