Glossary: Dental terminology
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[Lecturers, please ensure you provide an introduction and a list of terminology, or delete this activity. The glossary may also be set up for students to add further terms if required, so could be used as an activity.]
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Embedded toothUnerupted as it has no erupting force; buried
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EndodonticsSpeciality of dentistry concerned with diseases of the pulp and their treatment
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EnucleationRemoving the entire lesion, e.g. a cyst
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ExtirpationComplete removal of the vital pulp from the pulp chamber and the roots
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ExtractionPulling away a tooth, removal of a tooth
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Extruded toothDisplaced inwardly, outwardly from the socket by force
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