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Medical Dictionary

Orthodontics is the dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth and face.

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Fluorosis is caused by excessive intake of fluoride characterized mainly by mottling of the teeth.

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Enamel hypoplasia is an incomplete or defective development of the enamel of the teeth.

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Dental implants are used to replace teeth that have been lost in the mouth. The first stage is to drill…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Veneers are coatings made of plastic or porcelain, usually applied to improve the shape and colour of front teeth.

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Dental bridging refers to a method of replacing a missing tooth. It requires caps or crowns to be placed on…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Premolars are located toward the back of your teeth, and are located in between your molars and…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Dental fillings are used when dentists need to remove tooth decay from teeth. The decay is removed,…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Rubber dam is a latex piece of material that isolates one or many teeth during a dental procedure and primarily…

01 Jan 2012

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