Questions and Answers
What is the term for the natural shedding of the outer layer of skin?
Exfoliation
What is the hardened plaque buildup on teeth?
Calculus
What is the process by which a tooth emerges from the gum tissue?
Eruption
What type of restoration is used to replace a missing tooth or teeth?
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What is the term for bad breath?
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Study Notes
Oral Health Conditions
- Caries is the medical term for tooth decay.
- Halitosis is the condition of having bad breath.
- Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth.
Dental Restorations
- Restorations are used to replace or repair damaged tooth structures.
- Types of restorations include fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Dental Plaque and Calculus
- Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth.
- Calculus, also known as tartar, is a hardened buildup of plaque on teeth.
Tooth Development
- Eruption is the process of a tooth emerging from the gum tissue.
- Impaction occurs when a tooth is stuck and unable to erupt completely.
General Health
- Exfoliation is the natural shedding of the outer layer of skin, relevant to oral health.
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