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Rooted

Meaning: Describing a tooth with an established root structure anchored in the alveolar bone.

In practice: A well-rooted molar resists extraction forces better than an erupting tooth.

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Which word means: A thin porcelain shell bonded to the front of a tooth to improve appearance.

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