Archives

Eyeteeth

The four upper and lower canine (cuspid) teeth

Facing

Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain

FAGD

Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry

Filling

Restoration of lost tooth structure with metal, porcelain or resin materials

Fistula

Channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil

Flap Surgery

Lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures

Forceps

Instrument used for removal of teeth

Forensic Dentistry

Practice of gathering legal evidence for body identification or judicial issues

Fossa

Valley found on the surface of posterior teeth

Freeway Space

Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position