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Implant
Meaning: A titanium post inserted into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root.
In practice: Dental implants fuse with bone through osseointegration over several months.
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Which word means: Inflammation of the gingiva — the earliest reversible stage of gum disease.
Answer: Gingivitis
Which word means: Relating to the apex or tip of a tooth root.
Answer: Apical
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