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Stomatitis
Meaning: General inflammation of the lining of the mouth, which may include ulcers and soreness.
In practice: Denture stomatitis caused redness under his upper denture due to candida infection.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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Which word means: Misalignment where one or more upper teeth close inside the lower teeth instead of outside them.
Answer: Crossbite
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Answer: Prosthodontics
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