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Edentulous
Having no teeth or being toothless in an area, an arch or an entire mouth.
Enamel
The hard, calcified portion of the tooth that covers the outside of the tooth (crown). It is the hardest substance in the body.
Endodontics
The branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the dental pulp and periapical area. The most common procedure in this area is root canal treatment.
Endodontist
A dentist who specializes in root canals and the treatment of diseases or injuries that affect the pulp of teeth.
Eruption
The act of breaking out, appearing or becoming visible, as eruption of the teeth. The tooth is said to erupt when it breaks through the surface of the gums and can be seen in the mouth.
Excision
The surgical removal of bone or tissue.
Exostosis
A bony growth or projection on the surface of a bone.
Explorer
A pointed instrument that is used to examine the surfaces of teeth and dental restorations.
Extracoronal
The external surface or area around the crown of a tooth.
Extraction
The act of extracting or drawing out a tooth. This procedure is used when a tooth is severely decayed, broken, loose, or causing crowding. It can be a simple procedure or may require surgery.
Extraoral
Pertaining to the outside of the mouth.
Extrusion
Tooth movement in the direction of eruption. It can be natural - the tooth grows until there is contact with another tooth - or mechanical - the tooth is pulled so that it extends farther out of the gums.
Eyetooth
See Cuspid