Glossary of dental terms
There are 219 entries in this glossary.D
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DDS |
Doctor of Dental Surgery - equivalent to DMD |
| Decay |
Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria |
| Deciduous Teeth |
Commonly called "baby teeth," the first set of (usually) twenty teeth |
| Dental Implant |
A (usually) titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance |
| Dentin |
Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel |
| Dentition |
The arrangement of natural or artificial teeth in the mouth |
| Denture |
Removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth |
| Denturism |
The production of dentures dispensed directly by laboratory technicians |
| Diastema |
Space between teeth |
| DMD |
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - equivalent to DDS |
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