| dentistry |
Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth and their supporting bones and soft tissues) to human beings. A dentist is a professional practitioner of dentistry. In most countries, to become a qualified dentist, one needs several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition. ...
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| dentist |
A health professional who specializes in caring for the teeth, gums, and other tissues in the mouth.
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| dental implant |
A metal, root-shaped device that is placed surgically in the jawbone. It acts as an anchor for attaching false teeth (crowns or bridges).
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| dentin |
The dense, yellowish tissue that forms the main part of tooth, between the enamel layer and the pulp cavity.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v5/n7/glossary/nrg1380_...
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| denticle |
a tooth-like projection.
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