A technique for tightening a loose denture.

An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

The sealing of the root apex of a tooth following an apicectomy.

Regional dental officer.

The removal of the nerve (pulp) from a tooth, and after cleansing and shaping the root canal filling with an inert material.

A deep form of scaling where calculus (tartar) is removed from the root surface

Sheet of rubber used to insulate the teeth from oral fluids, specifically used in root canal therapy.

Sedative dressing material.

A procedure where the biting surfaces of the teeth are reshaped.

Desensitising toothpaste.

Thin foil used to check contact between opposing teeth.

Hollow cavity in the jawbone.

Abbreviation for scale and polish.

Used to cushion the gums, it is a flexible material that is bonded to the fitting surface of a denture.

Small upper denture held in by suction.

Above the gum margin.

Below the gum margin.

An extra tooth to the normal complement, usually smaller and malformed.

Tender to percussion where a tooth is tapped to test if infection or an abscess is present.

Temporary cement.

The hinge joint between upper and lower jaws.

The removal of a tooth and placement in a different area of the mouth, usually a tooth socket.

Root canal filling material.

Shell of porcelain or plastic placed on teeth to improve the aesthetic appearance. Usually confined to the premolar and anterior teeth.