Dental Materials

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

naturally occurring mineral that helps 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 whereby bacteria in plaque metabolize carbohydrates and produc acids that remove mineral from teeth and permit bacteria to invade the tooth and do further damage

tooth mineral that results when fluoride is incorporated into the toothe

substances or microorganisms that promote dental caries

loss of tooth mineral coaused by dietary or gastric acids, not by bacterial metabolism (caries process)

liquid used to rinse the oral cavity to reduce or suppress bacteria associated with dental caries or periodontal disease

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

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

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

a chemical that seals open dentinal tubules in order to reduce tooth sensitivity to air, sweets, and temperature 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 to lighten them

stains occurring on the tooth surface

stains that are incorporated into the tooth structure, usually during the tooth's development