dentistry
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1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | medical specialty, medicine, |
| definition | : | the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cosmetic dentistry, |
| definition | : | the branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | dental surgery, |
| definition | : | the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | endodontia, endodontics, |
| definition | : | the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | periodontia, periodontics, |
| definition | : | the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | prosthodontia, prosthodontics, |
| definition | : | the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices (noun.cognition) |
| domain member category | : | cap, crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth (noun.artifact) |
| domain member category | : | dental appliance, |
| definition | : | a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth (noun.artifact) |
| domain member category | : | filling, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth (noun.artifact) |
| domain member category | : | impression, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster (noun.artifact) |
| domain member category | : | inlay, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place (noun.artifact) |
| domain member category | : | occlusion, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed (noun.attribute) |
| domain member category | : | bonding, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel (noun.cognition) |
| domain member category | : | malocclusion, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally (noun.state) |
| domain member category | : | overbite, |
| definition | : | (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth (noun.state) |
| domain member category | : | crowned, |
| definition | : | having an (artificial) crown on a tooth (adj.all) |
| domain member category | : | uncrowned, |
| definition | : | not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids (adj.all) |
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