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What is an abscess
localized infected area with an accumulation of pus.
The position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla.
Retrusion
Polymer crown
Type of provisional crown designed in a clear or tooth-colored, shell-like form.
Orban knife
Type of surgical knife, with a spear-like shape and cutting edges on both sides of the blade.
Resin material placed under a porcelain restoration to mask tooth discoloration
Opaquer
Involving the removal of bone.
Osteotomy surgery
Mastication
The act of chewing.
Method of recording the amount of gingival bleeding present.
Bleeding index
Removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch.
Partial denture
Surgical instrument used to hold soft tissue away from the surgical site.
Retractor