Word | Meaning |
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Macrodontia | Teeth that are larger than normal. |
Malignant | Cancerous. |
Malocclusion | The abnormal or irregular alignment of teeth and/or jaws. |
Mandible | The lower jaw. |
Maryland Bridge | A bridge that is bonded onto natural untreated supporting teeth. It is also used as a space maintainer for orthodontics. |
Mastication | Chewing. |
Maxilla | The upper jaw. |
Maxillo-Facial Surgeon | A dental specialist treating problems of the jaws, teeth and facial structures. |
Medication | The medical or dental treatment with drugs or remedies. |
Microabrasion Technique | The use of hydrochloric acid and an abrasive material for tooth whitening. |
Milk Teeth | Also known as baby, deciduous, first teeth or primary teeth. |
Mixed Dentition | The presence in the mouth of some erupted baby and permanent teeth. The developmental stage during which both baby and permanent teeth are present in the mouth (approximately 6 to 12 years of age). |
Model (dental) | Popular name for a cast of a tooth or teeth, usually in plaster or similar material. |
Molar Teeth | The large back teeth used for chewing. |
Mottling | The surface marking or staining of teeth. |
Mouthguard | A plastic flexible shield placed in the mouth to protect the teeth, gums and jaws against injury. Usually worn when playing contact sports. |
Mucous Membrane | The soft tissue lining of the mouth. |