Broken or Knocked-out Teeth Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Broken or Knocked-out Teeth article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAlveolus: A tiny air sac in the lungs. Plural alveoli. Anesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticBaby teeth: See: Primary teeth. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayChild abuse: A complex set of behaviors that include child neglect and the physical, emoti... See the entire definition of Child abuseCrown: 1. In dentistry, the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel. 2./... See the entire definition of CrownCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDentin: The hard tissue of the tooth that surrounds the central core of nerves and blood v... See the entire definition of Dentin
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of Neck
Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNerve block: A procedure in which an anesthetic agent is injected directly near a nerve to... See the entire definition of Nerve blockOral surgeon: A dentist who has special training in surgery to correct problems of the mou... See the entire definition of Oral surgeonOrganic: 1. A chemical compound that contains carbon. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacySaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Superficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of Tooth
Toothache: Pain in the tooth or gum. The most common cause of a toothache is a cavity or a... See the entire definition of ToothacheTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Vessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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