Glossary of dental terms
There are 219 entries in this glossary.P
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Palate |
Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth |
| Palliative Treatment |
Non invasive relief of irritating conditions |
| Parasthesia |
A partial loss of sensation; may be temporary or permanent |
| Partial Denture |
Removable dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing one or more natural teeth |
| Pathology |
Study of disease |
| Pedodontics or Pediatric Dentistry |
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children |
| Periapical (PA) |
Region at the end of the roots of teeth |
| Periodontal Chart |
Record measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth |
| Periodontal Surgery |
Recontouring or esthetic management of diseased gum and supporting tissue |
| Periodontist |
Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants |
| Permanent Teeth |
(Usually) Thirty-two adult teeth in a complete dentition |
| Pit |
A small defect in the tooth enamel; junction of four formative lobes of a developing tooth |
| Placebo |
Inert medication or treatment that produces psychological benefit |
| Plaque |
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene |
| Pontic |
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance |
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