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Dental Glossary Terms Starting With L

Luxation (Tooth)

Luxation (Tooth) describes an injury where a tooth has been pushed, loosened, or displaced within its socket by trauma. Types...

Local Infiltration (Dental)

Local Infiltration (Dental) is a type of local anaesthesia in which a small amount of anaesthetic is injected into the...

Lip Repositioning

Lip Repositioning is a surgical technique used to reduce a gummy smile by altering the attachment or movement of the...

Lingual Surface

The lingual surface is the tooth surface that faces the tongue and is commonly used to describe lower teeth and...

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry refers to the use of concentrated light energy to diagnose and treat a variety of dental conditions. Different...

Lamina Dura

The lamina dura is a thin, dense layer of cortical bone that lines the tooth socket (alveolus) immediately surrounding the...