| D010486 |
Periapical Tissue |
Tissue surrounding the apex of a tooth, including the apical portion of the periodontal membrane and alveolar bone. |
Periodontium, Apical,Apical Periodontium,Apical Periodontiums,Periapical Tissues,Periodontiums, Apical,Tissue, Periapical,Tissues, Periapical |
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| D010510 |
Periodontal Diseases |
Pathological processes involving the PERIODONTIUM including the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. |
Parodontosis,Pyorrhea Alveolaris,Disease, Periodontal,Diseases, Periodontal,Parodontoses,Periodontal Disease |
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| D002118 |
Calcium |
A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. |
Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation |
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| D003723 |
Dental Amalgam |
An alloy used in restorative dentistry that contains mercury, silver, tin, copper, and possibly zinc. |
Amalgam, Dental,Amalgams, Dental,Dental Amalgams |
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| D005500 |
Follow-Up Studies |
Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. |
Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000539 |
Alveolar Process |
The thickest and spongiest part of the maxilla and mandible hollowed out into deep cavities for the teeth. |
Alveolar Ridge,Alveolar Processes,Process, Alveolar,Processes, Alveolar,Ridge, Alveolar |
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| D012184 |
Retrograde Obturation |
Procedure that involves the removal of infectious products from a root canal space through use of special instruments and fillings. This procedure is performed when root canal treatment fails. |
Obturation, Retrograde,Obturations, Retrograde,Retrograde Obturations |
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| D012387 |
Root Canal Filling Materials |
Materials placed inside a root canal for the purpose of obturating or sealing it. The materials may be gutta-percha, silver cones, paste mixtures, or other substances. (Dorland, 28th ed, p631 & Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p187) |
Root Canal Filling Material,Root Canal Sealants,Sealants, Root Canal,Canal Sealant, Root,Canal Sealants, Root,Root Canal Sealant,Sealant, Root Canal |
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| D013431 |
Sulfates |
Inorganic salts of sulfuric acid. |
Sulfate,Sulfates, Inorganic,Inorganic Sulfates |
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