Item

Definition

Dental chart

A written and graphical representation of the mouth with adequate space to indicate lesions and procedures; see Table 6

Dental prophylaxis

To remove plaque and calculus from the teeth above and beneath the gumline, to prevent periodontitis

Dentistry

The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of abnormalities of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and associated structures; may include nonsurgical, surgical, or related procedures

Endodontics

The treatment and therapy of diseases of the pulp canal system

Exodontia (extraction)

A surgical procedure whereby a tooth is removed

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gingiva without attachment loss

Oral surgery

The surgical invasion and manipulation of hard and soft tissue

Orthodontics

The evaluation and treatment of malpositioned teeth

Periodontal disease

The disease process that begins with gingivitis and progresses to periodontitis when left untreated

Periodontitis

A destructive process involving the loss of supportive structures of the teeth

Periodontal surgery

The surgical treatment of periodontal disease

Periodontal therapy

The treatment of periodontal disease

Periodontal packet

Attachment loss, apical migration of the epithelial attachment, and transformation of the junctional epithelium into pocket epithelium