An image produced by projecting radiation, as x-rays, on photographic film. Commonly called x-ray.

A condition characterized by the abnormal loss of gum tissue due to infection or bone loss.

To dissolve.

The breakdown and assimilation of the bone that supports the tooth, i.e., bone loss.

Any material or devise used to replace lost tooth structure (filling, crown) or to replace a lost tooth or teeth (bridge, dentures, complete or partial).

A removable dental appliance, usually used in orthodontics, that maintains space between teeth or holds teeth in a fixed position until the teeth stabilize and the bone solidifies around them.

The anatomic portion of the tooth that is covered by cementum and is located in the alveolus (socket) where it is attached by the periodontal apparatus; radicular portion of tooth.

The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.

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The process of treating disease or inflammation of the pulp or root canal. This involves removing the pulp and root's nerve(s) and filling the canal(s) with an appropriate material to permanently seal it.

The process of scaling and planing exposed root surfaces to remove all calculus, plaque, and infected tissue.