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Occlusion: The
technical term for a person’s ‘bite,’ an occlusion
refers to the way in which the mandibular (lower) and
maxillary (upper) teeth align when the jaw is closed.
Misalignment is referred to as a malocclusion.
Onlays: Dental
onlays are restorative devices that can be used in place
of dental fillings to treat tooth decay / damage. As
opposed to being molded into place within the mouth (as
with dental fillings), dental onlays are fabricated in a
dental laboratory using CAD / CAM technology. While
inlays are set within a hole in the tooth, onlays are
placed on the surface of the tooth.
Oral Cancer:
Malignancy affecting the oral cavity.
Oral Sedation:
Sedation modality in which a patient takes an oral
sedative prior to an appointment to induce relaxation.
Also referred to as oral conscious sedation.
Oral Surgery: A type
of surgery pertaining to the jaws or mouth.
Orthodontics: A
highly-specialized field of dentistry that revolves
around treating malocclusions, orthodontics is commonly
associated with the use of dental braces, retainers and
headgear for the purpose of straightening the teeth and
correcting any related growth abnormalities.
Orthodontics can straighten teeth and greatly improve
the smile and a person’s self confidence. |
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