Common Dental Terminology

for Asper Dental Professionals

• Bitewing is an x-ray of front and back sides of teeth both upper and lower jaw
• Periodontal Evaluation - Measuring gum pocket depth
• Pocket Depth - measures the area of gum tissue surrounding the base of tooth
• Periodontal Probe Measurement assesses gum health (see diagram below)
• Periodontal Maintenance - Dental Cleanings
• Abscess - Infected tooth
• Arestin - Bone regeneration
• Amalgam - common filling material to repair cavity
• Gingivectomy - Gum disease treatment
• Debridement - Extensive teeth cleaning

Periodontal Disease