| Radiograph
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An image produced by projecting
radiation, as x-rays, on photographic film. Commonly called
x-ray. |
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| Ranula
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A cyst that can develop
under the tongue on the floor of the mouth. |
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| Rebase
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To replace the denture base. |
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| Reline |
To resurface the side of
the denture that is in contact with the soft tissues of the
mouth to make it fit more securely. |
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| Removable Appliance
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Removable orthodontic appliances
used to effect simple tipping movements of one tooth or several. |
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| Removable Partial Denture
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A removable partial denture
(removable bridge) is a prosthetic replacement of one or more
missing teeth that can be removed by the patient. |
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| Resorb |
To dissolve. |
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| Retainer |
Orthodontic Retainer: Appliance
to stabilize teeth following orthodontic reatment. |
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| Retainer, Prosthodontic
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A part of a fixed partial
denture that attaches a pontic to the abutment tooth, implant
abutment, or implant. |
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| Root |
The anatomic portion of
the tooth that is covered by cementum and is located in the
alveolus (socket) where it is attached by the periodontal apparatus;
radicular portion of tooth. |
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| Root Canal |
The portion of the pulp
cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root
of the tooth that contains the pulp. |
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| Root Canal Therapy
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The treatment of disease
and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. |
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| Root Caries |
Tooth decay that forms on
the roots. |
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| Root Planing |
A procedure designed to
remove microbial flora, bacterial toxins, calculus, and diseased
cementum or dentin on the root surfaces and in the pocket. |
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