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Root canal
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Root canal Common term for root canal therapy, also the interior space of the tooth root.
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Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
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Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
Root canal therapy
Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
When a tooth abscesses or has a pulp (nerve) exposure due to decay or trauma, root canal therapy or endodontic treatment is performed so that the damaged tooth may remain in the mouth and be saved. Years ago, if a tooth abscessed, it had to be extracted. Today dentists can save teeth by removing the pulp, the soft tissue in the root, cleaning and shaping the canal or canals and filling the root to seal out recontamination of the root system. This procedure is usually done in one to three visits with relatively little pain. If the abscess is severe, antibiotics may be used to help heal the infection. In almost all cases a crown and post (See "Crown") will be needed to restore the tooth to proper function and appearance. Root canal teeth can last a lifetime with proper care of the teeth and gums.
Root resection
Removal of a portion of diseased root structure, retaining the remaining natural tooth.
Rooting reflex
One of the reflexes present at birth; infants will automatically turn their heads and start sucking when their cheeks are stroked.
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Reimplantation
Insertion and temporary fixation of partially or completely avulsed tooth or teeth, resulting from traumatic injury.
Reline
Acrylic restoration of denture base to compensate for bone loss; direct: done at chairside; indirect: in conjunction with a dental laboratory.
Restoration
Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth.
Retained root
Partial root structure remaining in jaw after extraction or fracture of a natural tooth.
Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
Root canal
Root canal therapy
Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.
Root resection
Removal of a portion of diseased root structure, retaining the remaining natural tooth.
Rubber dam
Soft latex sheet used to establish isolation of one or more teeth from contamination by oral fluids and to keep materials from falling to the back of the throat.
Raynaud's phenomenon
Blanching of the extremities on exposure to cold. Usually followed by blue discolouration on rewarming.
Reactive arthritis
Arthritis resulting from infection elsewhere in the body. i.e. there is no infection in the joint. The commonest type is HLA B27-related and may follow certain types of bowel or genitourinary infection.
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Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
Root canal therapy
Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
When a tooth abscesses or has a pulp (nerve) exposure due to decay or trauma, root canal therapy or endodontic treatment is performed so that the damaged tooth may remain in the mouth and be saved. Years ago, if a tooth abscessed, it had to be extracted. Today dentists can save teeth by removing the pulp, the soft tissue in the root, cleaning and shaping the canal or canals and filling the root to seal out recontamination of the root system. This procedure is usually done in one to three visits with relatively little pain. If the abscess is severe, antibiotics may be used to help heal the infection. In almost all cases a crown and post (See "Crown") will be needed to restore the tooth to proper function and appearance. Root canal teeth can last a lifetime with proper care of the teeth and gums.
Root resection
Removal of a portion of diseased root structure, retaining the remaining natural tooth.
Rooting reflex
One of the reflexes present at birth; infants will automatically turn their heads and start sucking when their cheeks are stroked.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Reimplantation
Insertion and temporary fixation of partially or completely avulsed tooth or teeth, resulting from traumatic injury.
Reline
Acrylic restoration of denture base to compensate for bone loss; direct: done at chairside; indirect: in conjunction with a dental laboratory.
Restoration
Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth.
Retained root
Partial root structure remaining in jaw after extraction or fracture of a natural tooth.
Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
Root canal
Root canal therapy
Process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.
Root resection
Removal of a portion of diseased root structure, retaining the remaining natural tooth.
Rubber dam
Soft latex sheet used to establish isolation of one or more teeth from contamination by oral fluids and to keep materials from falling to the back of the throat.
Raynaud's phenomenon
Blanching of the extremities on exposure to cold. Usually followed by blue discolouration on rewarming.
Reactive arthritis
Arthritis resulting from infection elsewhere in the body. i.e. there is no infection in the joint. The commonest type is HLA B27-related and may follow certain types of bowel or genitourinary infection.
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