Glossary of Terms

Dentists use dental notation, also known as the ANSI/ADA/ISO Tooth Numbering System, to represent teeth while documenting or discussing them. It is a method for visually displaying and relating the presence and arrangement of teeth in a dentition. How many Different Dental Notations Exist? The Palmer notation technique, the universal [...]

The oral cavity includes the lips, the interior lining of the lips and cheeks, the lower and upper gums, the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue, the little space behind the wisdom teeth, and the bony roof of the mouth. It also receives [...]

Amalgam and silver fillings are used to repair holes and gaps in teeth caused by tooth decay. There might be liquid mercury, powdered alloy, and even silver, tin, and copper in the amalgam. Dental amalgam is often used to repair decaying teeth because it may be molded in a variety [...]

A dental adjunctive procedure is a treatment that is required before to, during, or after a dental surgery to ensure its success. It is also known as a supplementary, subsidiary, or additional dental operation. Who needs an Adjunctive dental procedure? Certain individuals may need extra surgery to verify that the implant is [...]

The bicuspid teeth are a set of permanent teeth located between the cuspids (canines) and the teeth at the back. Because of their position in the mouth, bicuspid teeth are sometimes known as premolar teeth. The term "bi" is short for "two," and "cusps" refers to the points on the [...]

The lower jaw's cuspids, lateral incisors, and central incisors are all anterior teeth. They make up the 12 anterior teeth together. The most crucial teeth for cutting and breaking up food into digestible pieces are the anterior teeth. What is the Anterior Side of Teeth? Your anterior teeth are on [...]