RADIOSURGERY - surgical technique that uses radio waves to produce a pressure less, bloodless incision.
RAPHE - a union of soft tissue.
RCT - see ROOT CANAL THERAPY.
REBASE - process where only the tissue surface of a denture is replaced by new material.
RELATIVE VALUE SCHEDULE (RVS) - procedures are given a point value based upon their degree of difficulty. Each procedure is also assigned a given a dollar amount. The dollar amount is then multiplied by the point value to determine what the insurance company will pay.
RESIN FILLING - see COMPOSITE FILLING.
RESORB - to dissolve into the tissue.
RESTORATIONS - any replacement for lost tooth structure or teeth (ie. bridges, fillings, crowns and implants).
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY - process of restoring missing, damaged or diseased teeth to normal form and function.
RETAINER - a removable appliance used to maintain teeth in a given position (usually worn at night).
RIDGE - a linear elevation.
ROOT CANAL THERAPY (RCT) - procedure used to save an abscessed tooth in which the pulp chamber is cleaned out, disinfected, and filled with a permanent filling.
ROOT PLANING - the removal of hard deposits from the root surface below the gumline.
ROOT TRUNK - that portion of the root that is not bifurcated or trifurcated.
RUGAE - elevated folds or wrinkles of soft tissue in the front part of the palate.
RVS - see RELATIVE VALUE SCHEDULE.
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SAGITTAL PLANE - An imaginary longitudinal vertical plane that divides the mouth into two halves (left and right.)
SCALING - scraping of the tooth above the gums.
SEALANTS - the application of a clear resin over the biting surfaces of teeth to prevent decay.
SECONDARY PLAN - when a patient is insured by two plans, the plan that is billed second is the secondary plan.
SIGNATURE ON FILE - the insured person signs a form stating that the payments made by the carrier go to the dentist. This form expires 1 year from the date it is signed.
SINGLE FILM - see PERIAPICAL.
SLOUGHING - a condition in which the gingival tissue deadens and peels away from the living tissue.
SOCKET - a cavity in the bone, see ALVEOLUS.
SOFT PALATE - the back 1/3 of the roof of the mouth composed of soft tissue.
SOMATIC - nerves that supply muscles.
SONICARE - electric toothbrush. Vibrates at over 31,000 brush strokes per minute. Most models offer a 3 - minute timer to let you know when you're done.
SPACE MAINTAINERS - A dental appliance used to maintain space in the mouth.
SPILLWAY - see EMBRASURE.
STAIN, EXTRINSIC - stain located on the outside of the tooth surface originating from external substances such as tobacco, coffee, tea or food; usually removed by polishing the teeth with an abrasive prophylaxis paste.
STAIN, INTRINSIC - stain originating from the ingestion of certain materials or chemical substances during tooth development, or from the presence of caries. This stain is permanent and cannot be removed.
SUBMUCOSA - the layer of tissue under the mucous membrane.
SUCCEDANEOUS - a tooth that replaces or succeeds another.
SULCUS - a broad depression on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth.
SUPERGINGIVAL - the area above the gingival margin.
SUPERNUMERARY TEETH - Extra teeth, in addition to the development of the normal 32.
SURGICAL TEMPLATE - a clear tray used in immediate denture fabrication.
SUTURE - a joining of two bones, also stitches.
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TARTAR - see CALCULUS.
TEETHING - baby teeth pushing through gums.
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) - temporo (temporal bone), mandibular (lower jaw). This is the connecting hinge between the lower jaw and base of the skull. Also known as T.M.J.. T.M.J. treatment is sometimes paid under medical.
TERMINAL MESIAL STEP - the position of a vertical plane along the distal surfaces when the deciduous second molars are in Class I position.
TERMINAL PLANE - the distal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular deciduous second molars that are on the same line or plane.
THIRD MOLAR - see WISDOM TOOTH.
TMD - temporomandibular disorder; a problem with the joint that connects the lower jaw with the skull. Typically associated with a pop and pain in the joint.
TOPICAL - applied directly to an infected area for treatment.
TRANSVERSE RIDGE - a linear elevation that crosses a surface (usually the occlusal surface).
TRIANGULAR RIDGE - a linear elevation that forms a triangle.
TRIFURCATION - forked or divided into three parts.
TUBERCLE - a small, rounded projection.
TUBEROSITY - a large, rounded projection.
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ULTRASONIC - the conversion of high frequency electrical current into mechanical vibrations.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS - These precautions require all dental staff involved in patient care to use appropriate protective wear, such as gloves, masks and eyewear. After each patient visit, the gloves must be discarded, hands washed and a new pair of gloves donned for the next patient. These precautions are considered universal because they are used for each and every patient to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
USUAL, CUSTOMARY AND REASONABLE (UCR) - the doctor's fee is considered usual, customary, and reasonable if it meets the following requirements: 1. Usual: the doctor's usual fee is charged; 2. Customary: if the doctor's fee falls in the same range as other dentists in the area; 3. Reasonable: the doctor's modified fee is justified because of special circumstances.
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VENTRAL - the underside, used when speaking of the tongue; thus the ventral surface of the tongue is the underside of the tongue.
VERMILION - red.
VIRGIN TEETH - teeth that are free from decay or restorations.
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WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE - under some policies certain procedures are excluded from the deductible.
WISDOM TOOTH - the third molar; the eighth tooth from the center of mouth.
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