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Occlusion - relationship of the upper and lower teeth upon closure
Onlay - laboratory
processed porcelain or metal restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth
Onlay
graft - Autogenous or Bone replacement graft placed on existing bone to increase
the width or height of bone
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon - a dental specialist with
special training in surgery of the mouth and jaw. Diagnoses & surgical treats diseases,
injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures; Requires four additional
years of training after dental school
Oral cavity - the mouth
Oral hygiene - The practice
of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease, as by
regular brushing and flossing and visits to a dentist.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- surgical procedures on the mouth including extractions, removal of cysts or tumors,
and repair of fractured jaws
Oral pathologist - dentist specializing in the study
of oral diseases
Oral Pathology - A branch of dentistry that is concerned with the
diseases of the teeth, oral cavity, and jaws, and with the oral manifestations of
systemic diseases. Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry which deals with
the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial
regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes and effects of these
diseases.
O-ring - Doughnut shaped over denture attachment that possess the ability
to bend and return to its approximate original shape
Orthodontics - dental specialty
that treats mal -alignment of teeth and jaws
Osseous – bone
Osteonecrosis - Death
or necrosis of bone
Osteoradionecrosis - Bone necrosis caused by excessive exposure
to radiation
Overbite - vertical overlap of the front teeth
Overdenture - denture that
fits over residual roots or dental implants and provides added retention to the denture
Overjet – horizontal overlap of the front teeth
