The roof of the mouth. The anterior portion is the hard palate which is covered with keratinized gingiva. The soft palate is the distal portion of the roof of the mouth and is covered with mucosa.

Also known as Aredia. Intravenous nitrogen containing bisphosphonate used for the treatment of certain cancers, and Pagets disease. It inhibits the maturation and migration of osteoclasts. It is associated with an increased risk of developing bisphosphonater related osteonecrosis of the jaws.

The triangle of gum tissue which fills the space between two adjacent crowns.

A denture which replaces one or more missing tooth. They may be removable or fixed. They are not for someone who is missing all of their teeth. Those patients require full dentures.

A dentist who has done a two year specialty residency learning about the special dental needs of children and their teeth.

The older term for the dental specialty, that deals with the treatment of children and their teeth.

The specialty of dentistry which deals with treating children and the development of a child’s teeth.

A dentist who has done a two year specialty residency learning about the special dental needs of children and their teeth.

Around the implant.

The term used for a periodontitis type reaction or infection around an implant. It describes the inflammatory reactions in the hard and soft tissues supporting an implant resulting in loss of bone around the implant.