| dentoalveolar | Usually, denoting that portion of the alveolar bone immediately about the teeth; used also to denote the functional unity of teeth and alveolar bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dentoalveolar abscess | <dentistry> A pocket of pus adjacent to or within (apical abscess) the tooth's root caused by plaque and calculus invasion. Symptoms include tooth pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and a thorough cleansing of the infected site by a dentist. See: apical abscess. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dentoalveolar joint | <anatomy> A form of union or immovable articulation where a hard part is received into the cavity of a bone, as the teeth into the jaws. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, prop, a bolting together, fr. To fasten with bolts or nails, bolt, nail: cf. F. Gomphose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dentode | An exact reproduction of a tooth on a gnathographically mounted cast. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dentogingival lamina | dental ledge |
| dentoid | Synonym: odontoid. See: dentiform. Origin: dent-+ G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| dentolegal | Relating to both dentistry and the law. See: forensic dentistry. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dentoliva | Rarely used term for oliva. Origin: L. Dens, tooth, + oliva, olive (05 Mar 2000) |