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Hyperdontia
Meaning: Presence of extra teeth beyond the normal number, often appearing between the upper central incisors.
In practice: Hyperdontia was found on a radiograph showing an extra tooth blocking eruption of an incisor.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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Which word means: Custom-made restoration fitted within the cusps of a tooth and cemented into a prepared cavity.
Answer: Inlay
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Answer: Endodontics
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