living and describes the matrix of water, cells, fibres and protein.
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non-organic
non-living and describes mineral content of the tooth.
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periodontitis
the inflammation and gradual destruction of the periodontium
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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ANUG / NUG
acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, acute illness to affect oral cavity
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BSP
British society of periodontology
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peri-implant mucositis
reversible inflammatory reaction causing redness and swelling localised to soft tissue around implants
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caries
decay. describes progressive destruction of enamel, dentine and cementum, initiated by microbial activity at susceptible tooth surface
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incidence
newly identified cases of disease or condition per population
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stephan curve
graph used to show the development of an acid attack
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epidemiology
the study of incidence and severity of disease within population groups
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tooth surface loss
the loss of dental hard tissue when bacterial action is not a factor
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erosion
associated with high acidity
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attrition
wear seen on crown caused by friction from tooth to tooth contact
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abrasion
progressive loss of hard tissue due to mechanical factors other than tooth to tooth contact, (exogenous)outside factors of oral cavity
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BEWE
basic erosive wear examination
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sensitivity
dentine hypersensitivity common chronic dental condition characterised by short sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to external stimuli.
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xerostomia
excessive dryness of mouth
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periodontal abscess
localised collection of pus
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ulcer
painful open sore caused by breach in oral epithelium
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hypodontia
describes reduced number of teeth
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anodontia
describes total absence of teeth
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hyperdontia
more teeth than normal
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eatwell guide
shows proportions of different types of food groups
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nutrition
process by which we absorb and use the food in our diet for energy, growth and repair of tissue
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GDA
guided daily amounts. the labels is a scheme under the food information regulation.
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SACN
scientific advisory committee on Nutrition
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PHE
public health england
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Front
non-organic
Back
non-living and describes mineral content of the tooth.
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