Dental Terms (O)
occlusion:
how the upper and lower teeth come together
onlay:
laboratory-produced restoration covering the cusps of a tooth
oral and maxillofacial surgeon:
a specialist who deals with the diagnosis & surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and deformities of the mouth and supporting structures. Generally requires four additional years of training after dental school
oral cavity:
the mouth
oral hygiene:
the process of maintaining the cleanliness of the mouth
oral surgery:
operations on the mouth; for example, extractions, removal of cysts or tumors, and repair of broken jaw bone
orthodontics:
dental specialty that treats misalignment of teeth
overdenture:
denture that fits over tooth roots or dental implants