Dentistry
substances used to repair or replace damaged teeth
Restorative materials
hard tissue under the enamel that forms most of the tooth.
Dentin
gradual destruction of tooth tissue caused by bacteria.
Decay
a pocket of pus caused by infection.
Abscess
the hard outer layer of the tooth.
Enamel
tooth-colored material used for fillings.
Composite
process of attaching a filling or crown to the tooth
Bonding
a hole in the tooth due to decay.
cavity
disease of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
Periodontal disease
redness, swelling, and pain caused by infection or injury.
Inflammation
silver-colored material used in older fillings.
Amalgam
chemical hardening of resin materials, often with light.
Polymerization
a mineral that helps protect teeth from decay.
Fluoride
treatment of infected tooth pulp.
Root canal therapy
congenital absence of one or more teeth.
Agenesis
ability of a material or treatment to last a long time.
Longevity
the way upper and lower teeth fit together when biting.
Occlusion
o place restorative material into a cavity
To fill
problem with the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint).
TMJ disorder
flexible connective tissue found in joints, nose, and ears.
Cartilage
appearance and attractiveness of dental work
Esthetics
passage of bacteria, fluids, or molecules between a filling and the tooth.
Microleakage
treatment that removes as little healthy tissue as possible.
Minimally invasive
ringing or buzzing in the ears.
Tinnitus
experimental treatment blocking the USAG-1 protein to stimulate new tooth growth.
Anti-USAG therapy