Look through the glossary of terms to get the definition of the most widespread terms related to cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and tooth care.

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Occlusal Trauma may occur in the result of some excessive force, such as grinding and clenching of teeth, etc., being placed on a normal dentition. In case if this condition would be left without proper treatment, it may develop into rapid attachment loss and bone destruction.
Onlay is the kind of a restoration, made of acrylic, metal or porcelain which is processed laboratory, and which is applied to replace one or more cusps of a tooth.
Oral Hygiene is called the process of cleanliness of the teeth and other teeth related structures cleanliness.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is the medical professional, who corrects diseases, injuries and defects of the jaws and mouth by the surgical way.
Oral Pathologist is the kind of a medical professional, who specializes on the study of different oral diseases.
Oral Surgery is any surgery, which is conducted in the mouth cavity.
Orthodontist is the dental specialist, whose work is to design and applly all kind of corrective and supportive tooth devices in order to realign crooked teeth.
Osseointegration is the process, during which the bone gets healed around the tooth implant.
Osteoplasty is the kind of a surgical procedure, during which the configuration of bone is being modified.
Overdenture is the name of a prosthetic device, which can be removed, and which overlies and can be supported either by retained tooth roots or by implants.