Dental Materials Keywords

chemicals, devices, or procedures that reduce or eliminate disease or tooth destruction in the oral cavity

naturally occurring mineral that helps to protect tooth structure from dental caries

enamel condition caused by consumption of excessive levels of fluoride

action that removes mineral from the tooth, usually caused by acids

a disease process where bacteria in plaque metabolize carbs and produce acids that remove mineral from teeth and permit bacteria to invade the tooth to further damage

tooth mineral that results when fluoride is incorporated into the tooth

substances or microorganisms that promote dental caries

liquid used to rinse the oral cavity to reduce or suppress bacteria associated with dental caries or perio diease

property of a material to have a prolonged therapeutic effect after its initial use

available in retail or drug stores without a dr's prescription

a protective resin that is bonded to enamel to protect pits and fissures from dental cires

a chemical that seals open dentinal tubules in order to reduce tooth sensitivity to air, sweets, and temp changes

a hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sports activities or as the result of teeth grinding

made specifically to fit one individual

a cosmetic process that uses chemicals to remove discolorations from teeth or lighten them

stains occurring on the tooth surface

stains incorporated into the tooth structure, usually during tooth development