Category: T

Loss of the ability to recognize the location of a tactile sensation.  

Localized pain, common in neurasthenia following emotional upsets. Localized pain that is frequently seen in instances of neurasthenia and hysteria, often arising abruptly following an emotional upset or crisis, also referred to as topalgia.  

The ability through tactile sense to determine that skin is touched. Sensitivity in a specific area to tactile stimuli.  

Pain in a localized site.    

Toothpaste containing pyrophosphates that act as abrasives to remove plaque from teeth. Some evidence links these toothpastes to irritation of oral tissues.  

A dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean the exposed surfaces of teeth. It may contain mild abrasives, whiteners, deodorants, sodium bicarbonates, peroxide, or caries-preventing agents.  

An internationally recognized system of tooth numbering in which teeth in each quadrant are identified by numbers I through 8. A second number indicates the quadrant. Quadrant 1 is the maxillary right quadrant, quadrant 2 is the maxillary left quadrant, quadrant 3 is the mandibular left quadrant, and quadrant 4 is the mandibular right quadrant.…

A system used to identify teeth. The American Dental Association recognizes two systems: one used in the U.S. (the “universal/national system”), and another used in other countries (the “international standards organization system”).  

Use of an oxidizing chemical to remove stain or discoloration from a tooth. Bleaching techniques vary according to the vitality of the pulp.