Glossary: Dental terminology
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[Lecturers, please ensure you provide an introduction and a list of terminology, or delete this activity. The glossary may also be set up for students to add further terms if required, so could be used as an activity.]
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PlaqueSticky, transparent layer of harmful bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth, left untreated leads to caries and the loss of teeth
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PonticSuspended part of a bridge between abutments
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Post and coreA post cemented into the root; its visible part (core) serves as an abutment for a prosthetic crown
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ProsthodonticsBranch of dentistry that constructs and applies artificial devices used to replace missing teeth
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Pulp cappingCovering of the exposed pulp
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PulpectomyComplete removal of the pulp from the pulp chamber and the roots
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PulpotomyAmputation of the pulp from the pulp chamber
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