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2. Universal Numbering System - Wikipedia

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   Universal numbering system. This is a dental practitioner view, so tooth number 1, the rear upper tooth on the patient's right, appears on the left of the chart. The Universal Numbering System, sometimes called the "American System", is a dental notation system commonly used in the United States. [1] [2]

3. Endodontics - Wikipedia

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   In addition to a dental degree, endodontists have an additional three years of postgraduate University training in the area of endodontics to be recognized and registered by the Dental Board of Australia. A general dentist is permitted to perform endodontic treatment, but must be competent in the skills required for the treatment and refer ...

4. Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   The practitioner is called a dentist. The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization, with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC to 5500 BC. [3] Dentistry is thought to have been the first specialization in medicine which has gone on to develop its own accredited degree with its own specializations ...

5. Bridge (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   The total number of units in a bridge is equal to the number of pontics plus the number of abutment teeth. [1] Saddle: The area on the alveolar ridge which is edentulous where at least one missing tooth is to be reinstated. [3] Connector: Joins the pontic to the retainer or two retainers together. Connectors may be fixed or movable. [3]

6. Dental specialty - Wikipedia

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   Anesthesiology – The specialty of dentistry that deals with the advanced use of general anesthesia, sedation and pain management to facilitate dental procedures. [3] Dental public health – The study of dental epidemiology and social health policies. Endodontics – Root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp.

7. Restorative dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Restorative dentistry encompasses the dental specialties of endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics and its foundation is based upon how these interact in cases requiring multifaceted care. [1] This may require the close input from other dental specialties such as orthodontics, paediatric dentistry and special care dentistry , as well as ...