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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MalalignmentDisplacement of a tooth from its proper position
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MalocclusionImproper way upper and lower teeth fit together
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MandibleLower jaw
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Marginal sealTight adhesion of a restoration on it s margins to cavity walls not allowing microleakage
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Matrix bandMetallic or plastic tape substituting a missing wall of a tooth during its restoration
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MaxillaUpper jaw
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MicroleakageSeeping of fluids and bacteria between restoration and cavity walls
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Mottling of enamelChalky white enamel on eruption, later turns brown; due to fluorosis
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MouthguardA device applied to protect the jaws
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