Overjet
Overjet refers to the horizontal projection of the upper front teeth beyond the lower front teeth when the jaws are...
Overbite
An overbite is the vertical overlap of the upper front (incisor) teeth over the lower front teeth. A small amount...
Osteointegration
Osteointegration is the biological process in which living bone grows and bonds directly to the surface of a dental implant,...
Orthopantomogram (OPG)
An Orthopantomogram (OPG) is a wide-view panoramic radiograph that displays both the upper and lower jaws, all teeth, the temporomandibular...
Oral Prophylaxis
Oral prophylaxis is a routine professional dental cleaning performed by a dentist or dental hygienist to remove plaque, calculus (tartar)...
Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene refers to the daily habits and practices that keep the mouth, teeth and gums clean and help prevent...
Onlay
An onlay is a type of indirect dental restoration fabricated outside the mouth to repair a tooth that has damage...
Occlusion
Occlusion is the term dentists use to describe the way the upper and lower teeth come together during biting and...
Osseointegration
Osseointegration is the process by which living bone fuses directly to the surface of an implant, forming a strong and...
