Dentistry Glossary

A surgical procedure to remove or release an abnormally attached frenum (labial, lingual, or buccal) that is causing fun...

The anatomical area where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth diverge from the main trunk of the root, and a clinical asse...

A surgical periodontal procedure that reshapes the furcation area of a multi-rooted tooth to improve access for cleaning...

Abbreviation for Gingival Crevicular Fluid, a serum-derived fluid found in the gingival sulcus used as a diagnostic biom...

The most apical point of the gingival margin of a tooth, used as a reference for aesthetic crown lengthening and restora...

Reversible inflammation of the gingival (gum) tissue, confined to the soft tissues and not involving the underlying alve...

A tooth-coloured restorative and luting material that bonds chemically to tooth structure via polyacrylic acid and relea...

A natural thermoplastic material derived from the Palaquium tree, used as the primary core material for root canal obtur...

Increased blood flow or congestion within the dental pulp, representing an early reversible inflammatory response.

Describes a condition, complication, or injury caused inadvertently by dental treatment or a clinician's action.

The vertical space between the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth when the mandible is in the rest position, also terme...

A registration material or device used to capture the spatial relationship between opposing dental arches at a defined j...

Pertaining to the contact area or space between adjacent teeth, encompassing the mesial and distal surfaces facing one a...

A predominantly white oral mucosal lesion that cannot be characterised as any other definable disease and carries a reco...

Any deviation from the ideal alignment and bite relationship of the upper and lower teeth, classified using Angle's clas...

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate — a biocompatible calcium silicate-based dental cement used in pulp capping, perforation repa...

Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the oral cavity, commonly occurring as a side effect of chemotherapy or radio...

A removable occlusal splint worn during sleep to protect teeth from parafunctional grinding or clenching forces.

The three-dimensional filling and sealing of the root canal system following root canal preparation, using a core materi...

A removable occlusal splint worn during sleep to protect teeth from the effects of parafunctional grinding or clenching.

A removable hard or soft acrylic appliance worn over the teeth to manage occlusal loading, bruxism-related wear, or temp...

The contact relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the jaws are brought together.

A mesenchymal cell of the dental pulp that produces and maintains dentine throughout the life of the tooth.

Arising from or relating to the tissues that form teeth; used to classify cysts, tumours, and infections that originate...