Glossary of Dental Terms
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- Calculus
Calculus, also known as tartar, is the hardened residue that forms on your teeth when plaque is not removed.
- Caries
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Caries is a commonly used term for tooth decay.
- Cavity
Dental cavities (caries) are holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin which occur as a result of tooth decay.
- Cleft Palate
A cleft palate is a congenital deformity resulting in lack of fusion of the soft and/or hard palate, either partial or complete.
- Clenching
The clamping and pressing of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion, frequently associated with psychological stress or physical effort.
- Crown
Dental crowns are restorations that protect damaged, cracked or broken down teeth. A crown strengthens your existing, damaged tooth.
- Crown Lengthening
A surgical procedure exposing more tooth for restorative purposes by apically positioning the gingival margin and/or removing supporting bone.
- Curettage
Curettage is a procedure in which diseased tissue is removed from the mouth and gums
- Cusp
A cusp is a hard eminence on a tooth that emerges from the surface of which the tooth bites. Canine teeth each possess a single cusp, while premolars have two each. Molars normally possess either four or five cusps.
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