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
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Periodontal Disease
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