Relationship of the upper and lower teeth on closure (occlusion)

Caries (decay) detection x-rays

Elongated papillae on the tongue, promoting the growth of microorganisms

Chemical or laser treatment of natural teeth for whitening effect

Anesthesia of a nerve trunk that covers a large area of the jaw; a mandibular block injection produce numbness of the lower jaw, teeth, half the tongue

Adhesive dental restoration technique; a tooth-colored composite resin to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth

Decrease in bone supporting the roots of teeth; a common result of periodontal (gum disease)

Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment

Stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space; replaces one or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space

Grinding or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep