UCR:
usual,
customary and reasonable fees
Unerupted tooth:
a tooth that has not
pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch
Veneer:
plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth
to improve its appearance. See laminate.
Vertical dimension:
arbitrary
space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth
Wisdom teeth:
third (last) molars that usually erupt at age 18-25 (when "wisdom is attained")
Xerostomia:
dry mouth or decrease in the production of saliva
