Synonyms and Antonyms of dentistry

the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth (noun.cognition)

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth (noun.cognition)

the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices (noun.cognition)

(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth (noun.artifact)

a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth (noun.artifact)

(dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth (noun.artifact)

(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster (noun.artifact)

(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place (noun.artifact)

(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed (noun.attribute)

(dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel (noun.cognition)

(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally (noun.state)

(dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth (noun.state)

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth (adj.all)

not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids (adj.all)