Dental glossary — terms beginning with H
Terms from adhesive to hypnosis.
Denture adhesive, a powder or paste that improves how well a denture sticks to the jaw.
Treatment and cost plan, a cost breakdown drawn up by the dentist before treatment. In it the dentist records the current state of the teeth, the standard care to which the patient is entitled, any planned therapy that departs from that standard, and the total costs to be expected. Before treatment begins, the plan is submitted to the health insurer together with the patient's bonus record so that the fixed subsidy can be calculated.
Herpes, a benign inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes producing small blisters.
Hygiene, the study of health. Personal hygiene relates above all to body care. Prevention is an essential part of hygiene. 
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Hyperdontia, an excess number of teeth or tooth-like structures; it can affect any group of teeth.
Hypertension, raised blood pressure blood pressure
Hypnosis, a sleep-like state of narrowed consciousness induced by suggestion.