Dental Terms that start with F

Fistula A fistula is a tunnel conducting pus from one infection to the site of another. A mouth fistula is called a gum boil. More generally a

Flap Surgery Flap surgery can be described as the loosening of the gum from bone to expose and clean underlying tooth structures. In advanced

Forceps Forceps are instruments used in dentistry for grasping holding firmly and applying pressure to objects. In oral surgery exodonita force

Frenectomy A frenum is a fold of tissue or muscle connecting the lips cheek or tongue to the jawbone. A frenectomy is the removal of one of the

Full Denture An important step in maintaining a healthy smile is to replace missing teeth. When teeth are missing the remaining ones can change