edentulous

Term meaning “without teeth”.

enamel

Hard tissue exterior of a tooth, covers the dentin.

endodontics

Dental field concerned with care and treatment of tooth pulp and associated areas.

endodontist

Dental specialist focused on treating disease and injuries of the tooth pulp and associated areas.

epidemiology

Scientific study of disease incidence and prevalence in a population.

equilibration

Reshaping bite surfaces of teeth to correct imbalance, also known as occlusal adjustment.

eruption

Protrusion of teeth through gums.

evulsion/avulsion

Removal of tooth from socket due to trauma.

excision

Removal of tissue or bone through surgical means.

exodontia

Dental extraction.

exostosis

Bone overgrowth.

extraoral

Refers to the area outside the oral cavity.

extracoronal

Refers to the area outside the crown of a tooth.

extraction

Removal of a tooth.

exudate

Material containing fluid, cells, and/or debris caused by necrosis or inflammation.

eyeteeth

Common term for cuspid or “canine” teeth.