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Tooth terms
NOCTI practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gingival sulcus | space between the tooth and gumline |
| gingivectomy | surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues |
| interproximal | in between the teeth |
| pedodontics | children's dentristry |
| periapical | around the root tips |
| edentulous | without teeth |
| periodontitis | inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth |
| periodontium | structures that support, surround and are attached to the teeth |
| prophylaxis | dental cleaning |
| pulpectomy | complete removal of the vital pulp from a tooth |
| retromolar | area behind the 3rd molar |
| succedaneous tooth | a permanent tooth that replaces a baby tooth |
| vestibule | space between the teeth, lips, and cheeks |
| prosthesis | a fake replacement for a missing body part |
| prosthodontics | a dentistry specialty that replaces missing teeth |