Flipper
A Flipper is a false tooth to temporarily take the place of a missing tooth before the permanent bridge, crown or implant is placed. A Flipper can be attached via either a wire or a plastic piece that fits in the roof of your mouth. Flippers are meant to be a temporary solution while awaiting the permanent treatment.
Periapical
The surrounding of the bottom of the root of a tooth.
Submandibular Glands
Walnut-sized major salivary glands located beneath the tongue.
Rebase
To replace the denture base.
Bitewing Radiographs
X-rays used to reveal the crowns of several upper and lower teeth as they bite down.
Alveolar bone
The part of the jaw that surround the roots of the teeth.
Amalgam
An alloy used in direct dental restorations.
Pellicle
A thin nonbacterial film from saliva that covers the teeth.
Occlusal
The biting surface of the back teeth.
Interproximal
Between the teeth.