The Savon Tooth-o-Pedia: Glossary of Dental Definitions

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A Complete Glossary of Dental Definitions

Extrusion

Natural extrusion: teeth grow until there is contact with another tooth. Mechanical extrusion: to pull the teeth so that it extends farther out of your gums.

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Edentulous: Edentulous is a term that means without teeth
Enamel: A hard ceramic which covers the exposed part of your teeth.
Endodontics: Endodontics is commonly known as 'root canal' treatment
Endodontist: An Endodontist is a dentist with special training (usually two more years) after dental school in the field of endodontics (the live part of the tooth i.e. the pulp)

Erupt, Eruption: When a new tooth comes in.
Exfoliate: to fall out.
Explorer: A hook-like fine pointed instrument used in examining the teeth.
Extrusion: Tooth movement in the direction of eruption.

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