gum disease characterized by severe mouth ulcers ,halitosis and loss of tissue. See ANUG.

It is the most distal portion of the maxillary ridge bilaterally. It may be used as a source of bone graft or serve as support for a prosthesis

usual, customary and reasonable fees

a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch

thin composite or porcelain facing bonded directly to a natural tooth to improve its color and appearance. See laminate.

distance between two fixed points on the upper and lower jaws measured upon closure at rest(no contact of teeth ) or at occlusion (maximum intercuspation of teeth ) may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth

third (last) molars that usually erupt at age 18-25

Graft material harvested from different species mainly bovine

dry mouth or decrease in the production of saliva