Dental Terms (E)
enamel:
hard tissue covering the crown (portion above the gumline) of a tooth
endodontist:
a specialist who treats injuries, diseases and infections of the tooth pulp
eruption:
the process whereby teeth grow through the gums
exodontia:
See extraction.
explorer:
a pointed instrument for examining the surfaces of teeth
extraction:
removal of a tooth/teeth
eyeteeth:
the four upper and lower canine or eye teeth