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Bitewing
Meaning: Dental radiograph showing the crowns of upper and lower back teeth together, used to detect decay.
In practice: Annual bitewing radiographs revealed early decay developing between the contact points of her back molars.
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Which word means: Relating to the apex or tip of a tooth root.
Answer: Apical
Which word means: Dental specialty dealing with the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, including gum disease treatment.
Answer: Periodontics
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