term 1
Abscess
Localized area of pus originating from a bacterial infection
Provisional
Referring to a temporary coverage that would be changed to a permanent coverage.
Anterior
toward the front
Periodontal disease
Infection and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth
mandibular
lower jaw
Biopsy
Procedure to remove tissue or sample of cells for a diagnostic purpose
Overhang
Excess restorative material that extends beyond the cavity preparation
Bifurcated
Divided into two
Posterior
Toward the back
maxillary
upper jaw
Acute inflammation
Minimal and short-lasting response to injury of tissue
Matrix
System used to hold the dental material and tooth together during the setting process
Cariology
Science and study of dental caries
Remineralization
Replacement of minerals in the tooth
apex
tip of tooth root
Lymphadenopathy
Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes
Polymerize
The bonding process of two or more monomers to form a polymer
Demineralization
Loss of minerals from the tooth
Succedaneous
permanent teeth
dentin
hard, yellowish inner layer of the tooth
Microleakage
Microscopic space between the tooth and the restorative material where a passage of bacteria and oral fluids can pass
Dual-cured
A composite resin material that has both light-cure and auto-cure properties
Mutans streptococci
Type of bacteria primarily responsible for dental caries
Xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction in the flow of saliva
articulation
patient bite, jaws come together