Dental Terms

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11. anesthesia

a type of medication that results in partial or complete elimination of pain sensation; numbing a tooth is an example of local anesthesia; general anesthesia produces partial or complete unconsciousness.

12. antibiotic

a drug that stops or slows the growth of bacteria.

13. antiseptic

a chemical agent that can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.

14. apex

the tip of the root of a tooth.

15. appliance

any removable dental restoration or orthodontic device.