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Rubber Dam

6 months ago

Glossary Entry: Rubber Dam Overview Definition: Rubber dam is a thin sheet of rubber or latex used in dentistry to…

Retreatment

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Glossary Entry: Retreatment   Overview Definition: Retreatment refers to the process of re-treating a tooth that has previously undergone root…

Remineralization

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Glossary Entry: Remineralization Overview Definition: Remineralization refers to the natural process of restoring minerals to the enamel of the teeth,…

Receding Gums

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Glossary Entry: Receding Gums Overview Definition: Receding gums, also known as gingival recession, is a condition where the gum tissue…

Radiopaque

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Glossary Entry: Radiopaque Overview Definition: Radiopaque refers to a substance or material that is visible on X-ray images due to…

Radiolucent

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Glossary Entry: Radiolucent Overview Definition: Radiolucent refers to a substance or material that allows X-rays or other forms of radiation…

Pus

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Glossary Entry: Tooth Extraction Overview Definition: Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.…

Pulpitis

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Glossary Entry: Pulpitis Overview Definition: Pulpitis is the inflammation of the dental pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the…

Pulp Cap

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Glossary Entry: Pulp Cap Overview Definition: A pulp cap is a dental procedure where a medicated material, such as calcium…

Provisional Crown

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Glossary Entry: Provisional Crown Overview Definition: A provisional crown is a temporary restoration used in dental procedures to protect a…