Saliva is oral fluid, which contains water, enzymes, mucus, blood cells, bacteria, viruses, and indigested food particles. Single Visit Root Canals is called a one visit procedure, conducted with the aim of nerve in the tooth elimination. As a rule there is minimal, if any post operative pain after this procedure. Splint is the name of a device, which is used in order to support, immobilize or protect oral structures, which are loosened, fractured or traumatized. Stainless Steel Crown is the kind of a metal crown, which is pre–ready, and has the shape of a tooth. It is used to cover some seriously decayed or broken down tooth. As a rule this kind of a tooth crown is applied on children’s teeth. Stomatitis is the disease, when the mouth membranes get inflamed. Sulcus is the term, which is used to describe the broad depression, present on the back teeth chewing surfaces. Supernumerary Teeth is the term, which used to describe the extra teeth appearance phenomenon. It occurs in case if there appear any additional teeth, except the normal 32. Surgical Template is the name of a clear tray, used in immediate denture fabrication.
T Tartar is the common term, which is used to denote any kind of dental calculus. Temporary Removable Denture is the kind of an interim prosthesis, which is designed to be used over some limited period of time. Third Party Provider is called the insurance company, government agency or union, which either pays for all or for some part of the dental treatment. Tooth Colored Filling is the filling, which is becoming the standard of care for back teeth. The material, which is bonded into the place, looks much like natural, however, it can stain, especially for people, who smoke or consume much coffee. Tooth Whitening is the process, either chemical or laser, which is conducted with the aim of making the color of teeth lighter. Topical Anesthetic is the kind of an ointment, which produces mild anesthetic effect, in case if it is applied in the surface of a tissue. Transplant is called the natural tooth, which has been placed in the empty socket of some other tooth. Treatment Plan is the list of the work, which the dentist advises to perform, and which is based on the results, obtained from the X – rays, examination and diagnosis. As a rule there are several Treatment Plans are presented for a patient to choose from. |