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Translation glossary: Dental glossary

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IncisalThe cutting edge of front teeth. 
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IncisorThe four upper and lower front teeth. 
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InlayA restoration (usually is gold, composite or ceremics) fabricated in the lab cements on tooth like a missing puzzle. It helps to restore the normal fu 
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InterproximalThe space in between two adjacent teeth. 
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LingualThe side of the tooth towards the tongue. 
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MesialThe side of the tooth towards the middle of the jaw. 
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MolarThe last 3 upper and lower teeth on both side of the mouth. 
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MouthguardA device to be worn in the mouth. Depends on the design of it, it prevents injury on teeth and/or jaw during teeth grinding or sport events. 
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NightguardA mouthguard which is worn at night time. 
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OcclusalThe biting surface of the back teeth. 
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OcclusionThe way how the upper and lower teeth close together. 
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OnlayA restoration covers the entire biting surface of a tooth. 
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Open biteThe situation that the upper teeth not able to contact the opposing lower teeth. 
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OrthodonticsA special field in dentistry which involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bite abnormalities or facial irregularities. 
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Over biteThe overlap of upper teeth and lower teeth when they close together. 
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OverhangThe portion of filling material that hangs beyond the border of the cavity. 
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PalateThe roof of the mouth. 
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Panoramic RadiographAn x-ray film to obtain the wide view of upper and lower jaw and their associated structures. 
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PerforationAn opening on a tooth or other oral structure. 
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PeriapicalThe surrounding of the bottom of the root of a tooth. 
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PeriodonticsA specialty of dentistry involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of supporting unit of teeth. 
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Permanent teethAdult\'s teeth. The first permanent tooth usually comes in around 6 years old. 
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PinA piece of \"nail-like\" metal. It usually is used for better retention of a filling. 
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PolishA process to make the tooth or filling or other denture smooth and glossy. 
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PonticThe false tooth in a bridge or denture to replace the missing tooth. 
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PostA big pin which can be made with different materials such as metal or carbon. Its function usually is to support a big buildup on a tooth. 
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PosteriorLocate at the back. 
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Pre-authorizationAn approval from the particular authority (usually insurance company in dentistry) before any action (treatment) is carried out. 
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Pre-medicationMedication needs to be taken before treatment. 
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PremolarThe two teeth located in front of the molar. 
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PrescriptionA written statement (from a doctor to a pharmacist) regarding the type, the amount and direction of the use of a medication for a patient. In dentistr 
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Primary teethBaby teeth. 
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Prophylaxis/prophyThe procedure of teeth polishing. It also means the prevention of diseases. 
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ProsthesisAn artificial part to replace missing teeth and their associated structures. 
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ProsthodonticsA specialty of dentistry involves diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication of artificial parts to replace missing teeth and their associated str 
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PulpThe inner most part of a tooth. It contains nerves and blood vessels inside a tooth. 
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PulpectomyThe removal of the whole pulp inside a tooth. 
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PulpotomyThe removal of the top part of the pulp inside a tooth. 
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RadiographAn x-ray picture. 
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RecallThe regular checkup and teeth cleaning appointment. 
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RecementationThe process of \"glue\" the appliance/prosthesis back on the associated area. 
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RestorationAn item a dentist uses to restore the normal function of a tooth or an area in the mouth. It can be a filling, a crown, a bridge, etc. 
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RetainerA device used for maintaining the position of teeth in the jaw in orthodontic treatment. 
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RetreatmentThe process of repeating the root canal treatment. 
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RootThe bottom part of tooth. It anchors the tooth to its supporting units. 
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Root canalThe canal that runs inside the root of the tooth. It contains the nerves and blood vessels inside the tooth. 
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Root canal treatmentA treatment for the root canal inside the tooth. 
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Root planingThe action of cleaning on the root area of teeth. 
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Rubber damA rubber sheet that fits around teeth. It isolates the treatment area from the rest of the oral cavity. 
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ScalingThe action of cleaning of teeth below the gumline. 
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