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Pathological tooth migration
Drifting or movement of teeth due to the pathological changes in areas adjacent to the moving teeth.
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At-home tooth bleaching
The lightening or whitening of discolored teeth, using a bleaching gel. Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are common bleaching agents used for this purpose in concentrations ranging from 3% to 25%. Treatment must be carefully monitored to avoid overbleaching and damage to surrounding soft tissue. The act of cleaning the teeth and gums by using…
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Tooth bleaching
Use of an oxidizing chemical to remove stain or discoloration from a tooth. Bleaching techniques vary according to the vitality of the pulp.
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Tooth and nail syndrome
A rare autosomal dominantly inherited syndrome characterized by malformed or absent teeth and defects in nail plate development. This syndrome is one of the ectodermal dysplasias.
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Sclerotic tooth
A yellowish tooth that is naturally hard and highly resistant to caries.
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Malacotic tooth
A tooth soft in structure, white in color, and especially prone to decay.
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Hypersensitive tooth
A tooth sensitive to temperature changes, sweets, or percussion. It may exhibit gingival recession, exposed root dentin, caries, or periodontal disease.
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Anterior tooth
Any of teeth located close to the midline of the dental arch on either side of the jaw, including the incisors and canines.
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Accessional tooth
A permanent molar tooth that arises without deciduous predecessors in the dental arch.
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Tonsillolith
A stone within a tonsil. A calcified deposit that develops within a tonsil.
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