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| Calculus |
Hard deposit of mineralized
material adhering to crowns and/or roots of teeth. |
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| Canal |
A relatively
narrow tubular passage or channel.
Root Canal: Space inside the root portion of a tooth containing
pulp tissue. |
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| Cariogenic |
Promotes tooth decay. |
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| Caries |
Commonly used term for tooth
decay. |
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| Cavity |
Decay in tooth caused by
caries; also referred to as carious lesion. |
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| Clenching |
The clamping and pressing
of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion, frequently
associated with psychological stress or physical effort. |
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| Composite |
A dental restorative material
made up of disparate or separate parts (e.g. resin and quartz
particles). |
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| Conscious
Sedation |
A state in which patients
are awake and can breathe and swallow on their own but are less
aware of what is taking place. |
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| Crown |
Anatomical Crown: That portion
of tooth normally covered by, and including, enamel;
Abutment Crown: Artificial crown serving for the retention or
support of a dental prosthesis;
Artificial Crown: Restoration covering or replacing the major
part, or the
whole of the clinical crown of a tooth;
Clinical Crown: That portion of a tooth not covered by supporting
tissues.
Crown Lengthening: A surgical procedure exposing more tooth
for restorative purposes by apically positioning the gingival
margin and/or removing supporting bone.
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| Cusp |
The pointed portion of the
tooth. |
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| Cyst |
Pathological cavity, usually
lined with epithelium, containing fluid or soft matter. |
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