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Scaling
Meaning: Professional removal of hardened deposits from tooth surfaces above and below the gumline.
In practice: The hygienist performed scaling to remove calculus from behind his lower front teeth.
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Which word means: Medical term for toothache or pain arising from a tooth.
Answer: Odontalgia
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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