Posts Tagged ‘ dental definitions’

Salvitary Glands:

The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands, glands with ducts, that produce saliva. They also secrete amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose. In other organisms such as insects, salivary glands are often used to produce biologically important proteins like silk or glues, and fly salivary glands contain polytene chromosomes that have […]

Esophagus:

The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. The esophagus is about 8 inches long, and is lined by moist pink tissue called mucosa. The esophagus runs behind the windpipe (trachea) and heart, and in front of the spine. Just before entering the stomach, the esophagus passes through the diaphragm. […]

Inflammation:

Inflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a result of infection, irritation, or injury. Inflammation can be external or internal. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3979

Leukoplakia:

Leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that develops on the tongue, the inside of the cheek, or on the floor of the mouth. It is the mouth’s reaction to chronic irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-leukoplakia

dental plaque:

Dental plaque is a biofilm, usually a pale yellow, that develops naturally on the teeth. Like any biofilm, dental plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria trying to attach themselves to a smooth surface (of a tooth). ……. This allows a numerous amount of microorganisms to adhere to the surface of teeth for long periods of […]

Halitosis

Halitosis: bad breath Halitosis (bad breath) is a term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for seeking dental aid, following tooth decay and periodontal disease. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halitosis

Osseointergrate:

Osseointergrate:  Osseointegration derives from the Greek osteon, bone, and the Latin integrare, to make whole. The term refers to the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing artificial implant. … https://www.google.com/search?q=define+osseointergrate&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=ZPT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=osseointegration&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=tsd4T5TZDYHL2QXNoPC1Bg&ved=0CCcQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=7eb002691ce0398a&biw=1280&bih=581

Mandible

The lower jaw of a vertebrate animal. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mandible