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There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter J.
Jacket Crown
A covering made of porcelain, gold, or resin used to restore and covering the whole of the tooth. The restoration forms a "jacket" around the tooth.
Jaundice
A yellow discolouration of the skin and the eyes brought about by the presence of in the system of bile pigment products. It is an indication that the liver is not functioning properly.
Jaw
The bony part of the facial skeleton, either the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible) that provides support for the tooth attachments.
Joint
The area or junction of bones at which movement can take place. The ends of the bones are covered in cartilage and bathed in a fluid that lubricates the surfaces. The temporo mandibular joint or "jaw joint" is where the mandible joins the base of the skull just in front of the ear.
Jugular
Relating to the neck or throat.