Category: O

A panoramic radiograph that includes images of the maxilla and mandible on a single extraoral film. Also known as panoramic radiograph.  

Having a straight profile, neither a protruding nor a receding jaw profile. Possessing jaws that exhibit minimal or no forward projection.  

“The area and specialty of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction of mal-relationships and malformations of the related structures and the adjustment of relationships between and among teeth and facial bones by the application of forces…

Endosseous dental implant commonly used as anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement. Osseointegrated interface is exceptionally well suited for use as an orthodontic anchor because of its ankylotic nature. Implant may be miniature or standard sized.  

The portion of the pharynx that lies between the upper edge of the epiglottis and the soft palate. The central portion of the pharynx extending from the level of the palate to the vestibule of the larynx. A part of the pharynx below the soft palate at the back of the mouth. That part of…

Retention element resembling a round gasket shape, fitting onto the studtype patrix of a mechanical attachment. The patrix is soldered or cast to the coping that is cemented into the tooth root.  

Any opening, whether by a foramen, a meatus, a perforation, or one which serves as an entrance or outlet to a vessel, canal, or cavity. An opening in the body, e.g. the mouth or anus. Opening to a body cavity or chamber (e.g., aortic orifice, opening from the lower left heart chamber to the aorta).…

Mold or form used as a three‐dimensional record to register positions between adjacent structures.  

The replacement of blood clots by fibrous tissue in a healing wound. A group of people working in concert to achieve common goals. An embryonic group of cells that induces the development of another structure.