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Dentinal sensitivity
The short, exaggerated, painful response elicited when exposed dentin is subjected to thermal, mechanical, or chemical stimuli, often after marginal soft tissue recession has occurred. Also known as root hypersensitivity.
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Dentin
The chief substance or tissue forming the body of the teeth. It surrounds the pulp and is covered by coronal enamel and radicular cementum. The hard lining substance of a tooth immediately under the enamel and surrounding the tooth pulp. Bonelike major tissue found in a tooth, covering the pulp and being itself covered by…
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Dentifrice
A pharmaceutical formulation commonly prepared as a paste, gel, powder or liquid which is used to clean and/or polish teeth. Active ingredients to prevent caries and plaque accumulation or to desensitize teeth may be included. A liquid, paste, or powder used to maintain proper dental hygiene. A toothpaste, gel, or powder used to clean and…
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Denticle (pulp stone)
A calcified mass of dentin, which may be free within the pulp, attached to the pulpal wall, or embedded in the dentin. A calcified structure present in the pulp chamber of a tooth.
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Dentate
Having teeth or pointed conical projections. Prominently toothed with acute symmetrical projections pointing outwards. With sharp, spreading, rather coarse teeth standing out from the margin. A botanical term referring to a notched or indented leaf edge. With angular teeth projecting at right angles to the edge of the arrangement. Has coarse angular teeth directed outward…
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Dental stone
A slightly hydrated powder of alpha calcium sulfate that forms a dense stone‐like material when mixed with water. Used in dentistry to make casts. The alpha form of calcium sulfate is denser and superior to the beta form because it contains pieces and crystals in the form of rods or prisms. A hemihydrate of gypsum…
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Dental senescence
The deterioration of teeth or other structures within the oral cavity associated with the aging process.
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Dental prosthesis
A fixed or removable appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth and/or associated dental/alveolar structures. One or more false teeth. A dental appliance used to restore soft and hard oral tissue. The prosthesis may be internal or external to the oral cavity. Examples include dentures, partial dentures, orthodontic retainers, obturators, fixed bridges, and…
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Dental plaster
A slightly hydrated powder of beta calcium sulfate made from gypsum that forms a quick‐setting paste when mixed with water. Used in dentistry to make casts. The beta form of calcium sulfate is an aggregate of irregularly shaped porous fine crystals. Also known as plaster of Paris. A powder, when mixed with water, that hardens…
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Dental malalignment
The displacement of a tooth from its normal position in the dental arch.
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