Glossary of Terms

By using anchorage, it is possible to withstand and even overcome the force of an applied load. In orthodontics, there are various techniques for [...]

The oral cavity comprises the lips, the inner lining of the lips and cheeks, the lower and upper gums, the anterior two-thirds of the [...]

Dentists utilize a system known as dental notation, which is also called the ANSI/ADA/ISO Tooth Numbering System, to depict teeth while they are recording [...]

A dental adjunctive procedure is a treatment that may be done before, in the middle of, or after another dental surgery to ensure that [...]

Tooth decay may produce holes and spaces in teeth, both of which can be repaired with fillings such as amalgam and silver. It's possible [...]

The cuspids (canine teeth) and molars (back teeth) share space in the mouth with the bicuspid permanent teeth. Bicuspid teeth are often referred to as [...]

Anterior teeth refer to the teeth at the front of the mouth, the incisors, which are more generally referred to as the "front teeth." [...]