1. Cavity: missing tooth structure. A cavity may be due to decay, erosion or abrasion. If caused by caries; also referred to as carious lesion. (Kaviti ialah lubang di dalam gigi yang terbentuk akibat pereputan permukaan gigi atau karies. )
2. Abscess: acute or chronic localized inflammation, probably with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and, frequently, swelling; usually secondary to infection. (Pengumpulan nanah setempat dalam rongga yang terbentuk akibat kerosakan tisu. )
3. Decay: decomposition of tooth structure. (Mereputnya gigi. )
4. Enamel: hard calcified tissue covering dentin of the crown of tooth. (lapisan luar yg keras pada gigi. )
5. Incisor: a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws. (Terdapat lapan batang di kegigian manusia, empat pada anterior maksila dan empat pada anterior mandibel. )
6. Molar: teeth posterior to the premolars (bicuspids) on either side of the jaw; grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Kumpulan gigi di bahagian belakang rahang yang berfungsi untuk mengisar makanan. )
7. Scurvy: a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds (Penyakit yang dicirikan oleh gusi bak span yang melonggarkan gigi dan kecenderungan terjadinya pendarahan pada kulit gusi tersebut, disebabkan oleh kekurangan vitamin C dan zat besi. )
8. Plaque: a soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth composed largely of bacteria and bacterial derivatives. (Lapisan nipis dan lembut, terdiri daripada sisa makanan, sel epitelium mati dan mikroorganisma yang melekat di permukaan gigi. )
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