Glossary of dental terms
There are 219 entries in this glossary.O
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Occlusion |
Closure; relationship of the upper and lower teeth upon closure |
| Onlay |
Laboratory produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon |
A dental specialist who manages the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures; Requires four additional years of training after dental school |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions, removal of cysts or tumors, and repair of fractured jaws |
| Oral Cavity |
The mouth |
| Oral Hygiene |
Process of maintaining cleanliness of the teeth and related structures |
| Oral Pathologist |
Dentist specializing in the study of oral diseases |
| Orthodontics |
Dental specialty that treats misalignment of teeth |
| Osseous |
Boney |
| Overbite |
Vertical overlap of the front teeth |
| Overdenture |
Denture that fits over residual roots or dental implants |
| Overjet |
Horizontal overlap of the front teeth |
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