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filling - term commonly used to describe a material such as metal, resin, or porcelain used to restore lost or damaged tooth structure

fistula - a boil in the gums, infected with pus

fixed denture/prosthesis - prosthetic which is attached to adjacent teeth or dental implants to be non-removable by the patient

flap surgery - surgical lifting of the gum tissue in order to expose and clean tooth and bone structures beneath

forceps - tool that may be used in the removal of teeth

fracture - crack or break in bone or tooth structure

frenectomy - surgical reshaping or removal of small amount of muscle tissue attaching lips to gums or tongue to mouth floor, generally done to improve function

frenum - thin muscle tissue that attaches cheek, lip, and/or tongue within the mouth

 

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