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Dental Terms Starting with O

Obstruction removalto remove something that is in the way of the root of the to...About more
ObturateWith reference to endodontics, refers to the sealing of the ...About more
ObturatorA disc or plate which closes an opening; a prosthesis that c...About more
Obturator prosthesisan item used to replace the roof of the mouth
OcclusalPertaining to the biting surfaces of the premolar and molar ...About more
Occlusal adjustmentwhen the teeth are reshaped so they fit together better
Occlusal guardAn occlusal guard is a mouth piece to keep you from grinding...About more
Occlusal radiographAn intraoral radiograph made with the film, phosphorous plat...About more
Occlusal surfaceA surface of a posterior tooth or occlusion rim that is inte...About more
Occlusal x-rayAn intraoral x-ray taken with the film held between the teet...About more
OcclusionAny contact between biting or chewing surfaces of maxillary ...About more
OdontogenicRefers to tooth-forming tissues.
OdontoplastyAdjustment of tooth length, size, and/or shape; includes rem...About more
OnlayA dental restoration made outside the oral cavity that cover...About more
Open enrollmentThe annual period in which employees can select from a choic...About more
Open reductionRe-approximation of fractured bony segments accomplished thr...About more
OperculectomyRemoval of the operculum.
OperculumA flap of gingival tissue over the crown of an erupting toot...About more
OralPertaining to the mouth.
Oral and maxillofacial pathologistA dental specialist whose practice is concerned with recogni...About more
Oral and maxillofacial radiologistA dental specialist whose practice is concerned with the pro...About more
Oral and maxillofacial surgeonA dental specialist whose practice is limited to the diagnos...About more
Oral diagnosisThe determination by a dentist of the oral health condition ...About more
Oral examinationto see what dental work needs to be done
Oral health literacyThe degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain,...About more
Oral hygiene instructionthe dentist shows your child how to brush and floss the righ...About more
Oral hygiene instructions (OHI)the dentist shows your child how to brush and floss the righ...About more
Oral surgeonmouth surgeon
Oral surgeryThe removal of teeth and the repair and treatment of other o...About more
OrthodonticsA dental specialty that deals with tooth and jaw alignment.
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedicsOrthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is the dental speci...About more
OrthodontistA dental specialist who straightens of moves misaligned teet...About more
OrthognathicFunctional relationship of maxilla and mandible.
Orthotic deviceApparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformi...About more

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