Role in a Dental Clinic Crossword

2. Enlargement of the tissues due to surgery or irritation; normal for the first days after implant placement.
7. Temporary sensitivity after a dental procedure, usually to cold, heat, or pressure.
11. Oral health professional who provides preventive care, oral hygiene instructions, and patient education.
12. When a filling is slightly too elevated, causing discomfort or pressure when the patient closes their teeth.

1. Short, sharp pain caused by exposed dentin reacting immediately to external stimuli.
3. A small correction or reshaping performed by the dentist to improve the patient’s bite or comfort.
4. Elevated body temperature that may indicate an infection if it persists.
5. When the gum margin moves downward, exposing the root surface of the tooth.
6. External factors that provoke sensitivity, such as cold drinks, sweet foods, or brushing.
8. Sensations or complaints reported by the patient (pain, swelling, sensitivity…).
9. Presence of blood after surgery; normal at first, but should gradually reduce.
10. Material placed inside a cavity to repair and rebuild a decayed tooth.