A thin, nylon string, waxed or unwaxed, that is inserted between the teeth to remove food and plaque.
Dental hygienist
A dental professional specializing in cleaning the teeth by removing plaque, calculus, and diseased gum tissue. He/She acts as the patient's guide in establishing a proper oral hygiene program.
Dental Prophylaxis
Scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove coronal plaque, calculus, and stains.
Dentin
That part of the tooth that is beneath enamel and cementum.
Dentition
The teeth in the dental arch.
Permanent Dentition Refers to the permanent teeth in the dental arch.
Deciduous Dentition Refers to the deciduous or primary teeth in the dental arch.
Diagnostic Wax-up
Used in treatment planning, its purpose is to provide a visual aid using study casts and wax to create a model of the expected final result of the proposed treatment.
Direct Restoration
A restoration fabricated directly by the dentist inside the mouth.
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