Archives

Occlusion

Closure; relationship of the upper and lower teeth upon closure

Onlay

Laboratory produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth

Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon

A dental specialist who manages the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures; Requires four additional years of training after dental school

Oral Hygiene

Process of maintaining cleanliness of the teeth and related structures

Orthodontics

Dental specialty that treats misalignment of teeth

Overbite

Vertical overlap of the front teeth