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A Complete Glossary of Dental Definitions
Root CanalA root canal, or endodontic treatment, is the removal of the pulp, or the inside of the tooth by either a general dentist or a dental specialist called an Endodontist. |
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- Radiographs
- - Radiograph is the medical term for x-rays
- Recycling
- - A disgusting procedure where an orthodontist takes bands, brackets, wires, etc. out of one patient's mouth and "recycles" them to another patient's mouth.
- Retainer
- - A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after the orthodntist removes your braces.
- Retruded
- - A term used when your front teeth are slated lingually (i.e. toward the back of your mouth).
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- Root
- - The part of your tooth in your gums
- Root Canal
- - Removal of the nerve and blood supply of the tooth
- Rotation
- - A movement in which the tooth turned along the long axis of the tooth.
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blue = General Definition |
green = Dental Specialty |
brown = Field Of Practice |
| teal = Dental Procedure |
violet = Disease |
orange = Anatomy |
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