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Dental Glossary Terms Starting With E

Extraction (Tooth)

Extraction (Tooth) is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Extractions can be simple when the...

Evaluation (Dental)

A dental evaluation is a systematic assessment of the mouth and related structures to determine current oral health, identify problems...

Etching (Dental)

Etching (Dental) is a controlled technique that applies a mild acidic gel—typically phosphoric acid—to the tooth surface to create microscopic...

Esthetic Zone

The esthetic zone refers to the front portion of the mouth that is visible when a person smiles or speaks,...

Eruption (Tooth)

Eruption (Tooth) describes the natural movement of a tooth from its formation site within the jaw into its functional position...

Enamel

Enamel is the highly mineralised outer layer covering the visible part of a tooth, made mostly of hydroxyapatite crystals. It...

E-max

E-max is a brand name for a high-strength, all-ceramic material made from lithium disilicate glass-ceramic and used to fabricate crowns,...