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hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth Palliative treatment: non invasive relief of irritating conditions Parasthesia: a partial loss of sensation; may be temporary or permanent Partial denture: removable dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing one or more natural teeth Pathology: study of disease Periapical (PA): region at the end of the roots of teeth Periodontal surgery: recontouring or esthetic management of diseased gum and supporting tissue Periodontist: dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants Pedodontics or pediatric dentistry: dental specialty focusing on treatment of children Periodontal chart: record measuring the depth of gum pockets around the teeth Permanent teeth: (usually) thirty-two adult teeth in a complete dentition Pit: a small defect in the tooth enamel; junction of four formative lobes of a developing tooth Placebo: inert medication or treatment that produces psychological benefit Plaque: soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene Pontic: replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance Porcelain crown: all porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line) Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crown: restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance) Porcelain inlay or onlay: tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place Porcelain veneers: a thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape Post: thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown Post-core: post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown Post-crown: single structure that combines post-core and crown PPO or PDO: preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees Prognosis: the anticipated outcome of treatment Prophylaxis: cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay Prosthesis: an artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part Prosthodontist: dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses Pulp: the nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth pulp cap: a medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue Pulp chamber: the center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp Pulpectomy: complete removal of the pulp (commonly done in children's teeth) Pulpitis: inflammation of the pulp; common cause of toothache Pulpotomy: partial removal of the pulp tissue Pyorrhea: older term for periodontal (gum) disease |