Common Dental Terms, Translated

Written by Dr. Holly Nadji • Oct 12 • 1 minute read

The chart below shows terms frequently used in dental benefit plans and compares them to the terms you may commonly associate them with.

Dental Term	Commonly Known As
Amalgam Restoration	Silver Filling
Bruxism	Tooth Grinding
Composite Restoration	Tooth Colored Filling
Crown	Cap
Endodontics	Root Canals
Extraction	Tooth Removal
Gingivitis	Early Gum Disease
Gingivoplasty/Gingivectomy	Gum Surgery
Impacted Tooth	Tooth Buried in Bone
Maxillofacial Surgeon	Oral Surgeon
Orthodontics	Braces
Osseous Surgery	Bone Surgery
Partial Denture	Removable Bridge
Periodontitis	Advanced Gum Disease
Prophylaxis	Teeth Cleaning
Radiographs	X-Rays
Restorations	Fillings
Scaling and Root Planing	Deep Cleaning
Sealants	Plastic Coating on Teeth

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