Partial or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue, precluding the eruption process

Artificial device replacing tooth root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture

Mold made of the teeth and soft tissues

Surgical incision of an abscess to drain suppuration (pus)

Four upper and four lower front teeth, excluding the cuspids (canine teeth)

Dental auxiliary who cleans teeth and provides patient education; administers local anesthetic, nitro

Indirect – filling made by a dental laboratory that is cemented or bonded into place, direct – placement of dental composite resin restoration at chair side

Space between upper and lower teeth

Surfaces of adjoining teeth

A small video camera used to view and magnify oral conditions; images may be printed