Also called bleaching. It is the application of chemicals to the enamel of a tooth in order to make it whiter. This may be done in office, at home using professionally designed trays and prescription bleaching agents, or at home with over the counter products.

A trademarked term for periodontally assisted osteogenic orthodontics. It was coined by the Wilko brothers who popularized this technique for speeding up the orthodontic movement of teeth.

The third molars they usually erupt into the mouth in the late teens if there is space. Often they are removed due to a lack of room for them in the mouth or to prevent future problems.

Any break in the continuity of a tissue.