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Pit
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Pit A small defect in the tooth enamel; junction of four formative lobes of a developing tooth.
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Enamel
Hard tissue covering the portion of tooth above the gum line.
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Periodontist
Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants.
Pedodontics
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
Pediatric dentistry
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
Periodontal chart
Record measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth.
Permanent teeth
Usually thirty-two adult teeth in a complete dentition.
Pit
Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Pontic
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
PFM crown
Porcelain fused to metal crown. Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Enamel
Hard tissue covering the portion of tooth above the gum line.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Periodontist
Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants.
Pedodontics
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
Pediatric dentistry
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
Periodontal chart
Record measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth.
Permanent teeth
Usually thirty-two adult teeth in a complete dentition.
Pit
Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Pontic
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
PFM crown
Porcelain fused to metal crown. Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
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