Dental Term Starting with W

Waiting period

The period between employment or enrollment in a dental program and the date when a covered person becomes eligible for a given benefit.

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Wax pattern

A wax form that is the positive likeness of an object to be fabricated.

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Wedge procedure

special surgery that will take out a part, or"wedge", of gum to help the dentist get to the bone that needs to be treated

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Whitening

Causing the teeth to appear brighter by applying certain medicaments. Can be done at home. Not a permanent treatment, it lasts for six to twelve months, and is easily maintained or retreated.

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Wisdom Teeth

The last teeth to come in during the mid to late teenage years. They are also called third molars.

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Wisdom tooth

far back molar, larger back tooth

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Worker's compensation

A benefit paid to an employee who suffers a work-related injury or illness.

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