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1 Learn the following words.

conservative /kənˈsɝː.və.t̬ ɪv/ a treatment process whereby

a minimum of healthy tooth
structure is removed during
the restorative process
endodontics /endo dontıks/ Endodontics is the branch
of dentistry concerning
dental pulp and tissues
surrounding the roots of a
tooth
maxillofacial /ˌmæk.sɪ.loʊˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ relating to the mouth, jaw,
face, and neck, or to medical
treatment of this part of the
body
orthodontics /ˌɔːr.θoʊˈdɑːn.t̬ ɪks/ the job or activity of
correcting the position
of teeth and dealing
with and preventing
problems of the teeth
caries /ˈker.iːz/ decay in the teeth or bones
periodontology ["perIqdqn ' tPlq GI] It is the specialty of
dentistry that studies
supporting structures of
teeth, as well as diseases
and conditions that affect
them.
paedodontics ["p Jdq' dPntIks]
pathology [pq' TPlq GI]
pulp [pAlp]
abscess [ ' x bsqs]
expose [Ik ' spqVz]
jaw [ G L]
malocclusion ["m x lq ' klHZn]
braces [breIsIs]

appliance [q ' plaIqns]

dentition [den ' tISn]
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retarded [rI ' t RdId]
handicapped [ ' h x ndIk x pt]