Biopsy
A biopsy is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal of a small piece of tissue from your mouth, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
A biopsy is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal of a small piece of tissue from your mouth, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Biologic materials are biocompatible, bioresorbable, or biostable materials specially designed for dental applications.
A bicuspid is a tooth that has two cusps, or pointed projections, on its crown. It is a type of premolar.
Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths, while cancerous tumors are malignant. Benign tumors grow slowly, while cancerous tumors grow rapidly and can invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Autogenous Grafts are tissue grafts that are taken from the same patient. Autogenous Grafts are used to replace missing or diseased soft or hard tissue in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The tissue is taken from another part of the body, usually the palate, and is then grafted into the area of concern.
An arthrogram is a type of X-ray that uses a contrast dye to look at the inside of a joint. Arthrograms can show how well the joint moves and if there are any problems with the soft tissues, bones, or ligaments in a joint.
The arch of your mouth is the part of your mouth that surrounds your teeth. The arch is divided into upper and lower arches. The upper arch contains your upper front teeth, while the lower arch contains your lower front teeth.
Apexogenesis or apexogenesis is the regeneration of the apical constriction of a tooth. It is very important in orthodontics, as the apical constriction is what guides the tooth into its correct position during orthodontic treatment.
Apex is the topmost point of a tooth. In dental terms, it is the part of the tooth that lies in contact with the gingiva of the alveolar mucosa.
Ankylosis is a condition in which the joints between the bones of the mouth are fused together. This is most commonly caused by an infection that begins in your gums and spreads to the surrounding jaw tissue.