{"id":6429,"date":"2024-01-16T19:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T19:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/?page_id=6429"},"modified":"2025-11-11T07:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:43:58","slug":"dictionnaire-dentaire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/dental-dictionary\/","title":{"rendered":"Dictionnaire dentaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6429\" class=\"elementor elementor-6429\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13d34a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13d34a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4b9d28\" data-id=\"e4b9d28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261607a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"261607a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Glossary of Dental Clinical Terms<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeaa745 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eeaa745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c5b509 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2c5b509\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fadc198\" data-id=\"fadc198\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d561bca elementor-tabs-view-vertical elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"d561bca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2231\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">A<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2232\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">B<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2233\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">C<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2234\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" aria-expanded=\"false\">D<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2235\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" aria-expanded=\"false\">E<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2236\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2236\" aria-expanded=\"false\">F<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2237\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2237\" aria-expanded=\"false\">G<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2238\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" aria-expanded=\"false\">H<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2239\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2239\" aria-expanded=\"false\">I<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22310\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22310\" aria-expanded=\"false\">L<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22311\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22311\" aria-expanded=\"false\">M<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22312\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22312\" aria-expanded=\"false\">O<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22313\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22313\" aria-expanded=\"false\">P<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22314\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22314\" aria-expanded=\"false\">R<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22315\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22315\" aria-expanded=\"false\">S<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22316\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22316\" aria-expanded=\"false\">T<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22317\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22317\" aria-expanded=\"false\">V<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22318\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22318\" aria-expanded=\"false\">W<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22319\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"19\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22319\" aria-expanded=\"false\">X<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-22320\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"20\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22320\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Z<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">A<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2231\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2231\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-a atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Abrasion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-abrasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abrasion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Tooth abrasion is a progressive, pathological loss of tooth substances due to mechanical forces.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Apicoectomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-apicoectomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apicoectomy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Endodontic surgical procedure, where endodontists remove the inflamed periapical tissue and bone and the tip of the root. If the inflamed dental pulp is not treated on time, the infection can spread to the periapical tissues.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Avulsion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-avulsion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avulsion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Avulsion is a traumatic injury where the tooth is completely thrown out of its alveolar socket.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Abscess\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-abscess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abscess<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">An abscess is a collection of pus that is located around the root of a tooth, between the root and the gums or inside the bones of the jaws.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Abutment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-abutment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abutment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The abutment is a special connecting part that is placed over the implant. Its role is to provide the connection between the implant and the restoration.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Addition Silicone Impressions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-addition-silicone-impressions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Addition Silicone Impressions<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Addition silicones are among the most popular elastomeric impressions at the moment. They are used mostly for fixed restorations such as crowns and bridges. They are very accurate and stable. Actually, this is the most dimensionally stable impression material.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Alginate Impression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-alginate-impression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alginate Impression<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Alginate impressions are among the most commonly used ones in dentistry. Alginate is a special material that belongs to the group of irreversible hydrocolloids. It is a regular part of many dental procedures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Alveolar ostitis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-alveolar-ostitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alveolar ostitis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Alveolar Ostitis Alveolar ostitis is common healing disorder that occur after tooth extraction. It is also known as a dry socket. There are many factors that can cause alveolar ostitis, jet etiology for this disorder is not completely understood. These factors are extraction trauma, infection, blood supply, sex, oral contraceptives and other systemic factors. Risk [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Alveoloplasty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-alveoloplasty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alveoloplasty<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Alveoloplasty- a surgical procedure used to reshape the jawbones.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Amalgam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-amalgam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amalgam<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental amalgam is a material that was used very often in the past. In dentistry, amalgam is a combination of mercury and other metals such as silver, copper, zinc, tin and more. It is probably the most popular dental material ever.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Anesthesia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-anesthesia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anesthesia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental anesthesia is a field in anesthesia that provides sedation in the oral cavity for dental purposes.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Apex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-apex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apex<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The apex is the tip of the tooth\u2019s root. On the apex, there is an opening called apical foramina. That is the place where all the blood vessels and nerves come inside the tooth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Arcus Digma 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-arcus-digma-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arcus Digma 2<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">a hi-tech computerized system used to diagnose patients with bite problems.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-a\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Attrition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-attrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attrition<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">What is dental attrition and what is the cause? Dental attrition is a type of dental wear caused by tooth on tooth contact. The contact can affect cuspal, incisal and proximal surfaces of the tooth. Tooth wear is often seen as a normal part of aging. Attrition, abrasion, erosion or a combination of these factors [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">B<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2232\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Bleaching\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-bleaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bleaching<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Also known as teeth whitening, a cosmetic procedure to restore the teeth\u2019s natural color, or to whiten the natural shade.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Bruxism\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-bruxism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruxism<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Bruxism, or also known as teeth grinding, is a condition when people grind and clench their teeth and jaw.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Baby Teeth\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-baby-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Teeth<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Baby teeth are also known as primary, milk, deciduous teeth, are the ones that first appear in the mouth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Braces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Braces<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Braces are special orthodontic devices that are regularly used. Whenever a patient has any kind of malocclusion, he needs an orthodontic treatment that in most cases involves braces. They can be used to correct crooked teeth, missing teeth, overbite, underbite, incorrect positions of the jaws and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Branemark Implant System\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-branemark-implant-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Branemark Implant System<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The Branemark implant system is the oldest one in the world. This is also the most tested system with the highest amount of clinical research.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><a title=\"Bridgeworks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-bridgeworks\/\">Bridgeworks<\/a><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental bridges are dental restorations that are made to fill the gaps from missing teeth and help to fully restore the function in the mouth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-b\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Burning Mouth Syndrome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-burning-mouth-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burning Mouth Syndrome<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that is characterized by constant, long-term burning in the mouth that the patient cannot connect with a certain cause.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-bone-lamina-bone-augmetation-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bone Lamina bone augmetation technique<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>The double layer membrane technique represents a revolution in the horizontal augmentation technique of alveolar bones.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">C<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2233\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-c atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"CAD\/CAM\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cadcam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAD\/CAM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Special computer software in dentistry used for designing and creating dental crowns, dental bridges, dentures, inlays, onlays, veneers and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Canines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-canines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canines<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Canine teeth are also known as canines, cuspids, fangs and dog teeth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cementum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cementum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cementum<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Calcified tissue that covers the tooth\u2019s root.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cerec 3D\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cerec-3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cerec 3D<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Cerec 3D procedure consists in taking a digital optical impression Sirona Inlab directly in the patient\u2019s mouth, designing the restoration on the computer with a special software and fabricating the restoration chair side with a special milling called Inlab MCXL.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Clear Orthodontic Aligners\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-clear-orthodontic-aligners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clear Orthodontic Aligners<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Are an alternative and more cosmetic way to straighten your teeth compared to traditional braces.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Composite Bonding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-composite-bonding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Composite Bonding<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a procedure where a thin layer of tooth-colored composite is molded on your teeth in order to get a better appearance.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Composite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-composite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Composite<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Composite &#8211; the dental composite is one of the most frequently used materials in dentistry. It is a tooth-colored material that can be used for dental fillings and for cosmetic dentistry.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cosmetic Dentistry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cosmetic-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A variety of procedures your dentist can perform to improve your appearance and give you a better smile. The procedures include dental whitening, composite bonding, veneers, crowns and bridges, tooth reshaping and contouring, dental implants.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cracked tooth syndrome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cracked-tooth-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cracked tooth syndrome<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a syndrome that usually affects the molars and includes a crack in the tooth that is of different dimensions, sometimes very small and hard to notice, while others it can affect the dental pulp.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cystic lesion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cystic-lesion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cystic lesion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">There are many different types of cystic lesions that can appear in the oral cavity. The most common one is the periapical cyst that appears as a result of pulpal necrosis.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Calculus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-calculus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calculus<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental calculus appears as a result of plaque build-up.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Candida Albicans- the disease of the diseased\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-candida-albicans-the-disease-of-the-diseased\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candida Albicans- the disease of the diseased<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">\u00a0 What is candidiasis? There are several candida species such as candida tropicalis, candida albicans, glabrata, crusei and others wherein candida albicans is the most common species in the human mouth. Newborn are often infected by species located during birth by species located in the vaginal canal. \u00a0 Candida is classified as diploid fungus that [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Caries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-caries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caries<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental caries is also known as tooth decay. In other words, it is a destructive process that affects the hard dental tissues. It can happen to any surface of the teeth. Caries is a big dental problem that is caused by several different types of bacteria in the mouth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Cleft Palate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-cleft-palate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleft Palate<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Cleft palate is a birth defect that can affect the palate, lip, roof of the mouth or all of them.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"CO2 Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-co2-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CO2 Laser<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The CO2 laser is a type of laser used in dentistry for a number of procedures on soft tissues.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Condensation Silicon Impression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-condensation-silicon-impression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Condensation Silicon Impression<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Condensation silicon is the first silicon material ever used in dentistry. It is commonly used to get impressions in the preparation of crowns, bridges, onlays, and inlays. In some cases, it\u2019s used for an impression in the process of preparation for complete dentures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-c\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Crown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-crown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crown<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a fixed prosthetic \u201ccap\u201d that is placed on a tooth to improve its function, anatomy, and aesthetics.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" aria-expanded=\"false\">D<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2234\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-d atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Decay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-decay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Decay<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Also known as the dental cavity, is the destruction of the tooth\u2019s hard tissues (enamel, dentin, cementum) caused by bacteria that produce acids. The risk factors that can lead to cavity are poor oral hygiene, food that contains a lot of sugar, dry mouth, diseases such as diabetes, and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dental abscess\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-abscess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental abscess<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">An abscess is a collection of pus that is located around the root of a tooth, between the root and the gums or inside the bones of the jaws.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dental Bridgeworks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-bridgeworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Bridgeworks<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental bridges are dental restorations that are made to fill the gaps from missing teeth and help to fully restore the function in the mouth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dental Crown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-crown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Crown<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a fixed prosthetic \u201ccap\u201d that is placed on a tooth to improve its function, anatomy, and aesthetics.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Dental Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Laser<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a laser specially designed to be used in dentistry for performing different intraoral procedures. It is a relatively new and expensive way of treatment, but it is very effective and it offers a wide range of procedures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dentin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dentin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentin<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The dentin is a calcified tissue that contains small tubules that cause the sensitivity of the tooth since they are filled with liquid and odontoblastic endings.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dentures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentures<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dentures are removable dental appliances that are used to replace missing teeth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Diastema closure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-diastema-closure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diastema closure<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Diastema is a gap between two teeth. It is usually located between the upper central incisors, but it can be located between any two teeth in the mouth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Diastema\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-diastema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diastema<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a gap between two teeth, usually between the two maxillary incisors. It can be caused by many factors such as missing teeth, oversized labial frenulum, periodontal disease, bad habits.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Digital smile solution\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-digital-smile-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital smile solution<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a software for diagnosing and designing a smile makeover.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dental Implant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-implant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Implant<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental implants are special artificial structures usually made of titanium. Other materials include zirconia. Each implant looks like the root of a tooth and it is placed inside the jawbones.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dental Sealants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-sealants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Sealants<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Sealants are a group of dental materials that are placed on the teeth\u2019s surfaces to prevent the appearance of dental caries.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Diagnostic wax up\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-diagnostic-wax-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diagnostic wax up<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Diagnostic wax up is making of intended restorative on dental casts for evaluation and planning final restorations, a wax replica of a proposed treatment plan. The diagnostic wax up is a method that can be used for single tooth implant, crowns, bridges or veneers. This method is especially important when cosmetic dentistry is planned. In [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Diode Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-diode-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diode Laser<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Diode Laser- mostly used for soft tissue procedures. The most common ones include excision of hyperplastic gingival tissue, periodontal treatment, hemostasis, gingivectomy, frenectomy, gingival sculpting techniques, treatment of aphthous ulcer and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Distal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-distal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Distal<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">as an anatomical term is used to describe something that is located further than the point of reference.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Dry Socket\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dry-socket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dry Socket<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dry Socket Alveolar ostitis is common healing disorder that occur after tooth extraction. It is also known as a dry socket. There are many factors that can cause alveolar ostitis, jet etiology for this disorder is not completely understood. These factors are extraction trauma, infection, blood supply, sex, oral contraceptives and other systemic factors. Risk [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-d\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"DVT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dvt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DVT<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">DVT- Digital Volume Tomography<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-dental-plaque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Plaque Formation and Removal<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>Main tasks are inspection and removal of plaque. Plaque is a white-yellowish film on the teeth that composites of several different bacterias and their products.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" aria-expanded=\"false\">E<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2235\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-e atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Enamel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-enamel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enamel<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The enamel is a hard, translucent tissue that covers the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest tissue in the human body. The enamel is responsible for the tooth\u2019s color, and the color can change by drinking a lot of coffee, tea, red wine and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Endodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-endodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endodontics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A branch of dentistry that studies the diagnosis and treating of oral pain and inflammation and infection of the soft tissue od the tooth (dental pulp) and the periapical tissues.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Erosion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-erosion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erosion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental erosion is a progressive loss of tooth substances due to their exposure to acids.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Extraction\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-extraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extraction<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Pulling a tooth out of his socket.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Enameloplasty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-enameloplasty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enameloplasty<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Enameloplasty is a procedure that includes removing very small amounts of the tooth\u2019s enamel in order to change its appearance.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Endodontic files- whats their purpose?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-endodontic-files-whats-their-purpose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endodontic files- whats their purpose?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">When do we need endodontic files? When root canal treatment or endodontic treatment is necessary your dentist should inform you about the procedure. You will be informed about the entire protocol and the duration and number of visits expected until therapy is completed. There are many reasons for root canal treatment. In most cases, the [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Er: YAG Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-er-yag-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Er: YAG Laser<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The Er: YAG Laser (erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, erbium YAG laser) is a great advancement in dentistry used for a number of different procedures mostly on hard dental tissues.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Etching\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-etching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etching<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Etching or acid etching is another essential procedure in dentistry that involves etching the surface of the enamel to provide a better retention of certain materials.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2236\" aria-expanded=\"false\">F<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2236\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2236\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-f atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Feldspar ceramics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-feldspar-ceramics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feldspar ceramics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Feldspar ceramic is a glass ceramic material mostly used for veneers or veneering metal-ceramic restorations.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Filling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-filling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filling<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The dental filling is a material that is used to fill the gaps in the tooth made by removing the decayed parts.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Fixed orthodontic braces\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-fixed-orthodontic-braces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fixed orthodontic braces<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Orthodontic braces are the most commonly used device in orthodontics and are used to improve the position of misaligned teeth and jaws.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Furcation area\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-furcation-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Furcation area<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Furcation area is the place where the different roots of a tooth separate.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Floss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-floss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floss<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental floss should be a regular part of everyone\u2019s oral hygiene.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Fluoride Treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-fluoride-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fluoride Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Fluoride treatment is a preventive measure that involves the use of fluoride to protect the teeth from caries.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2237\" aria-expanded=\"false\">G<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2237\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2237\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-g atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Gingival recession\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-gingival-recession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingival recession<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Gingival recession or receding gums happens when the gums are retracted and the root of the tooth is exposed.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Gingivitis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-gingivitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingivitis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is an inflammatory process that affects the gums and it is the first, reversible phase in gum disease.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Gum surgery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-gum-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gum surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Some patients that have periodontal disease might need gum surgery. Gum surgery is indicated for patients that have advanced periodontal disease that does not respond to non-surgical treatment.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Gums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-gums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gums<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is the part of the oral mucosa that covers the necks of teeth and the alveolar parts of maxilla and mandible.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Gingival Hyperplasia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-gingival-hyperplasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingival Hyperplasia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Gingival Hyperplasia is a condition also known as enlargement, overgrowth, hypertrophy, that is characterized by an enlarged gingival tissue.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Glass Ionomer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-glass-ionomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Ionomer<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Glass ionomer belongs to a group of restorative dental materials that can be used for a number of causes including dental fillings, cement, sealants and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-g\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Granuloma\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-granuloma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granuloma<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental Granuloma Dental granuloma is the inflammation of periodontal tissue which is a small rounded formation located in the area of dental root. Dental granuloma can have a few different locations in the tooth root, but in most cases, granulomas occur in apex of the tooth root. When located in apex of the root area [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" aria-expanded=\"false\">H<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2238\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-h atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-h\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Hemisection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-hemisection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemisection<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dividing multi-rooted teeth in half in order to save the healthy part of the tooth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2239\" aria-expanded=\"false\">I<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2239\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2239\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-i atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Immediate dentures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-immediate-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immediate dentures<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Immediate dentures are dentures that are made before extracting the remaining teeth and are placed in the mouth immediately after the removal of the teeth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Impacted teeth\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-impacted-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impacted teeth<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Are teeth that have difficulties in erupting. Wisdom teeth and upper canines are the teeth that are usually impacted. There are a lot of factors that can influence the impaction, such as not enough space in the jaw, tilted tooth and more.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Implant dentistry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-implant-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Implant dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Implant dentistry is a field in dentistry that is specialized in oral rehabilitation with dental implants.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Implants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Implants<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Dental implants are titanium structures that replace a tooth\u2019s root.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Incisor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-incisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incisor<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Front four teeth, located between the canines.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Inlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-inlay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inlay<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is an indirect filling that can be made of gold, porcelain or composite.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Impression Trays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-impression-trays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impression Trays<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Impression Trays are a very important part of dentistry. These are the trays used in several different specialties to get an impression from the teeth and alveolar processus.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Impression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-impression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impression<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A dental impression is a procedure that includes taking a negative copy from the tissues in your mouth for different reasons.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-i\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Invisalign\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-invisalign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invisalign<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Invisalign is a great innovation in the field of orthodontics. It is a type of treatment that involves clear removable braces, used to get a perfect smile.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/immediate-loading-in-implant-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immediate Loading<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>Immediate loading in dental implantology refers to the process of placing a dental implant and attaching a crown&amp;bridge, within a very short time frame, ideally within 48 hours after the implant placement.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22310\" aria-expanded=\"false\">L<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22310\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22310\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-l atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-l\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"lithium disilicate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-lithium-disilicate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lithium disilicate<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Lithium disilicate is a glass ceramic material and is one of the most commonly used materials for monolithic crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, implant suprastructures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-l\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Laser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-laser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laser<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a laser specially designed to be used in dentistry for performing different intraoral procedures. It is a relatively new and expensive way of treatment, but it is very effective and it offers a wide range of procedures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-l\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Leukoplakia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-leukoplakia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leukoplakia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">\u00a0 What is Leukoplakia? The term Leukoplakia doesnt describe a specific disease but a clinical observation. Clinically Leukoplakia looks like a white patch which cannot be removed. It can have different surfaces such as smooth, fissured, varicous or speckled. Risk factors of Leukoplakia are the \u201c6 s\u201d \u2013 smoking \u2013 spirit \u2013 sharp tooth( traumatic [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-leuzit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leuzit<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\"> Leucite is a rarely occurring mineral from the germanate and silicate mineral class. Leucites are used in ceramics for the production of dentures. Due to its crystalline appearance.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-lithium-disilicate-ceramics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithium disilicate ceramics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>Lithium disilicate is a modification of the regular silicate ceramics. By incorporating lithium disilicate and lithium orthophosphate and increasing the crystal phase, the initial flexural strength was increased to approx.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22311\" aria-expanded=\"false\">M<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22311\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22311\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-m atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Malocclusion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-malocclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malocclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Malocclusion, or also known as a poor bite, is actually a misalignment between the upper and lower teeth, and\/or the upper and lower jaw.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Mandible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-mandible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandible<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Lower jaw<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><a title=\"Maxilla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-maxilla\/\">Maxilla<\/a><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Upper jaw<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Microendodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-microendodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microendodontics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Microendodontics is an advancement in dentistry that uses microscopes in endodontics procedures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Molar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-molar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Molar<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Multi-rooted teeth placed behind the premolars.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Mouthguard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-mouthguard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mouthguard<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Mouthguards are special protective mouth appliances that are used to protect the teeth, lips, and gums. They are most commonly used in the treatment of bruxism, different temporomandibular disorders, and in some cases can be used for teeth whitening.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-m\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-micro-air-abrasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Micro Air Abrasion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Micro Air Abrasion is a fairly new technique in dentistry that can be used to remove stains and discoloration on teeth, treat initial decay, remove old fillings, and prepare the surfaces of teeth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22312\" aria-expanded=\"false\">O<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22312\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22312\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-o atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-o\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Odontectomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-odontectomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Odontectomy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a surgical procedure of extracting an impacted tooth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-o\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Onlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-onlay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onlay<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The process of making an onlay is the same as with the inlay. The only difference between the onlay and inlay is that the onlay restores a larger part of the tooth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-o\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Oral Prophylaxis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-oral-prophylaxis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oral Prophylaxis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a cleaning procedure to remove plaque build-up, calculus, stains, to prevent gingivitis and provide good oral health. It can be done by a dentist or a dental hygienist with special ultrasonic scalers.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-o\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Orthodontic Treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-orthodontic-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthodontic Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Orthodontic Treatment is a type of treatment that uses orthodontic devices to straighten malpositioned teeth and misaligned jaws. It is done by a specialist- orthodontist and it can have a great influence on a person\u2019s appearance, oral functions, and health.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-o\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Orthodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-orthodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthodontics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Orthodontics is a field in dentistry that studies, prevents and treats irregularities of the teeth and the jaws.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22313\" aria-expanded=\"false\">P<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22313\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22313\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-p atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Panoramic x-ray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-panoramic-x-ray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panoramic x-ray<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The panoramic x-ray is a type of x-ray that shows the whole mouth including both jaws, teeth, sinuses, temporomandibular joints, nasal area. This is a very good diagnostic method, since it shows the whole mouth in a single x-ray.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periapical x-ray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periapical-x-ray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periapical x-ray<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Periapical x-ray is a type of x-ray that shows one to two teeth from their crown to their root and the surrounding bone. It is a very commonly used diagnostic measure.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periapical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periapical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periapical<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The tissues that surround the root of a tooth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periodontal Disease\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periodontal-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periodontal Disease<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is an inflammatory disease that affects the periodontal tissues of a tooth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periodontal Ligament\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periodontal-ligament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periodontal Ligament<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">connective fibers that form the attachment of the tooth to the alveolar bone.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periodontal treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periodontal-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periodontal treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The procedures that are taken for the treatment of periodontal disease.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periodontics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periodontics<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Periodontics is a field in dentistry that studies the supportive tissues of a tooth and it provides diagnosis and treatment of the diseases that affect the supportive tissues.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Plaque\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-plaque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plaque<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is a transparent, sticky, bacterial biofilm that forms on a tooth\u2019s surface.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Premolars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-premolars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premolars<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Also known as bicuspids, are teeth located between canines and molars.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Probe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-probe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Probe<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A dental instrument used in diagnostic measures.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Prosthodontic dentistry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-prosthodontic-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prosthodontic dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Prosthodontics is a field in dentistry that is specialized in procedures that include the making of crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, partial and total dentures and implants.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Pulp capping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-pulp-capping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulp capping<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Pulp capping is a dental procedure used to prevent complete exposure of the dental pulp.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Pulp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-pulp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulp<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Soft tissue of the tooth, located in the central inner part.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Pulpectomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-pulpectomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulpectomy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Pulpectomy is a dental procedure where the whole dental pulp is removed, both the coronal and radicular part.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Pulpitis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-pulpitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulpitis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Pulpitis is an inflammatory process that affects the dental pulp.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Pulpotomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-pulpotomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulpotomy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Pulpotomy is a dental procedure that includes removing only the coronal part of the dental pulp, followed by applying a therapeutic agent.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Periapical Radiolucency\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-periapical-radiolucency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periapical Radiolucency<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Periapical Radiolucency Dental granuloma is the inflammation of periodontal tissue which is a small rounded formation located in the area of dental root. Dental granuloma can have a few different locations in the tooth root, but in most cases, granulomas occur in apex of the tooth root. When located in apex of the root area [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Polishing of the tooth surface\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-polishing-of-the-tooth-surface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polishing of the tooth surface<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">What is Tooth polishing? Tooth polishing is a treatment that is a part of oral prophylaxis procedure in most dental practices. It is a procedure of smoothing the tooth surfaces in order to make it glossy and lustrous. Although the term polishing has been used to describe the professional removal of soft deposits and stains [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-p\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Polyether Impression\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-polyether-impression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polyether Impression<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Polyether materials are used to get very accurate impressions mostly during procedures for dental restorations.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/panoramic-radiograph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panoramic Radiography \u2013 Dental x-ray<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>A panoramic radiography is a dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw in a two-dimensional image.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22314\" aria-expanded=\"false\">R<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22314\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22314\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-r atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-r\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Replantation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-replantation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Replantation<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is the process of placing a tooth that has been avulsed back into his previous position in the socket.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-r\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Root Canal Treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-root-canal-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Root Canal Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Is the most common endodontic procedure. if the dental pulp is affected by bacteria from dental decay than it has to be treated endodontically by extirpating the pulp and performing a root canal treatment.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-r\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Root Planing and scaling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-root-planing-and-scaling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Root Planing and scaling<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Non-surgical treatment to remove plaque and calculus from the tooth\u2019s surface.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-r\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Retraction Cord\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-retraction-cord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retraction Cord<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A retraction cord is a special dental material that is used during the process of taking impressions in order to manage the gingival tissue and get the ideal impression. The quality of restorations depends on a good impression so retraction cords can do a lot to provide that.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-r\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Rubber Dam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-rubber-dam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rubber Dam<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The rubber dam is a special sheet used in dentistry to provide a completely dry and clean operative site.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22315\" aria-expanded=\"false\">S<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22315\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22315\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-s atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-s\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Space Maintainers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-space-maintainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Maintainers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Space Maintainers are special appliances that are meant to replace a premature loss baby tooth until the permanent one appears.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22316\" aria-expanded=\"false\">T<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22316\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22316\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-t atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Tartar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-tartar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tartar<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Also known as calculus, is a hard, adherent deposit on the tooth\u2019s surface.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-temporomandibular-disorders-tmd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">TMD\u2019s are a group of disorders that affect the temporomandibular joint and the masticatory muscles.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Temporomandibular joint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-temporomandibular-joint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporomandibular joint<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The temporomandibular joint consists of two joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Three dimensional dental scan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-three-dimensional-dental-scan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Three dimensional dental scan<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">The 3D dental scan is a very new and sophisticated diagnostic method that gives a 3D image of the jaws.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Tooth Contouring and reshaping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-tooth-contouring-and-reshaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tooth Contouring and reshaping<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">A cosmetic procedure to improve the look of the patient\u2019s teeth. It is done by removing small amounts of enamel from the surface of the teeth.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Thumb Sucking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-thumb-sucking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thumb Sucking<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Thumb sucking is a bad habit that usually appears at an early age and is characterized by sucking the thumb.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Tooth wear\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-tooth-wear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tooth wear<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">What is dental attrition and what is the cause? Dental attrition is a type of dental wear caused by tooth on tooth contact. The contact can affect cuspal, incisal and proximal surfaces of the tooth. Tooth wear is often seen as a normal part of aging. Attrition, abrasion, erosion or a combination of these factors [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-t\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Turner\u2019s hypoplasia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-turners-hypoplasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turner\u2019s hypoplasia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Turner\u2019s hypoplasia is an teeth abnormality that affect appearance of the teeth. Hypoplasia is quantitative defect of enamel and it is histomorphologically explained as an external defect involving the surface of the enamel and associated with reduced thickness of enamel. Appearance of the Turner`s teeth are variable, though commonly is manifested as a portion of [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22317\" aria-expanded=\"false\">V<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22317\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22317\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-v atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-v\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Veneers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-veneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veneers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Very thin pieces of material that are used to change the shape of a tooth\u2019s surface.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-v\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Vita suprinity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-vita-suprinity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vita suprinity<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Vita suprinity is a new innovation in dental products that offers a glass ceramic material enriched with zirconia.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><a title=\"Veneers Mock-Up\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/veneers-mock-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Veneer Mock-Up<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <br \/>A Mock-Up is a temporary restoration based on a wax-up to simulate the final restoration in the patient&#8217;s mouth. The purpose is rather to visualize than to serve any functional purpose.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22318\" aria-expanded=\"false\">W<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22318\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22318\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-w atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-w\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Wisdom teeth\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-wisdom-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wisdom teeth<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Wisdom teeth or third molars are supposed to erupt in the mouth from 17 to 25 years, but there is no general rule.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-w\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Wax up\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-wax-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wax up<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Diagnostic wax up is making of intended restorative on dental casts for evaluation and planning final restorations, a wax replica of a proposed treatment plan. The diagnostic wax up is a method that can be used for single tooth implant, crowns, bridges or veneers. This method is especially important when cosmetic dentistry is planned. In [\u2026]<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"19\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22319\" aria-expanded=\"false\">X<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22319\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"19\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22319\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-x atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-x\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Xerostomia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-xerostomia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xerostomia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Xerostomia is the syndrome of dry mouth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"20\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22320\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Z<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22320\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"20\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22320\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul class=\"glossary-atoz glossary-atoz-z atozitems-on\"><li class=\"glossary-item atoz-li atoz-li-z\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Zirconia Crowns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/glossary-zirconia-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zirconia Crowns<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span class=\"glossary-item-desc\">Crowns made of zirconia.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glossary of Dental Clinical Terms A B C D E F G H I L M O P R S T V W X Z A AbrasionTooth abrasion is a progressive, pathological loss of tooth substances due to mechanical forces. ApicoectomyEndodontic surgical procedure, where endodontists remove the inflamed periapical tissue and bone and the tip [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6429","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6429\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentist-manila.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}