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• facing
  

  facing tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown may be acrylic, composite or porcelain

• FAGD
  

  FAGD Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry

• filling
  

  filling restoration of lost tooth structure with metal, porcelain or resin materials

• flap surgery
  

  flap surgery lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures

• forceps
  

  forceps instrument used for removal of teeth

• forensic dentistry
  

  forensic dentistry practice of gathering legal evidence for body identification or judicial issues

• freeway space
  

  freeway space distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position

• full denture
  

  full denture removable dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing all upper or lower teeth

• full mouth reconstruction
  

  full mouth reconstruction extensive restorations of natural teeth with crowns and or fixed bridges to manage bite problems.