filling<\/strong> – term commonly used to describe a material such as metal, resin, or porcelain used to restore lost or damaged tooth structure<\/p>\n

fistula<\/strong> – a boil in the gums, infected with pus<\/p>\n

fixed denture\/prosthesis<\/strong> – prosthetic which is attached to adjacent teeth or dental implants to be non-removable by the patient<\/p>\n

flap surgery<\/strong> – surgical lifting of the gum tissue in order to expose and clean tooth and bone structures beneath<\/p>\n

forceps<\/strong> – tool that may be used in the removal of teeth<\/p>\n

fracture<\/strong> – crack or break in bone or tooth structure<\/p>\n

frenectomy<\/strong> – surgical reshaping or removal of small amount of muscle tissue attaching lips to gums or tongue to mouth floor, generally done to improve function<\/p>\n

frenum<\/strong> – thin muscle tissue that attaches cheek, lip, and\/or tongue within the mouth<\/p>\n

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