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Scaling and root planing
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Scaling and root planing Meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces.
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Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
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Sustention tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
Synapse
A tiny gap between the ends of nerve fibers across which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to another; at the synapse, an impulse causes the release of a neurotransmitter, which diffuses across the gap and triggers an electrical impulse in the next neuron.
Saliva
Clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles.
Saliva ejector
Suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva.
Salivary glands
Located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva.
Scaling and root planing
Sealants
Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay.
Secondary dentin
Reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation.
Sequstrum
Loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface.
Sleep apnea
The periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep.
Space maintainer
Dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Sustention tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
Synapse
A tiny gap between the ends of nerve fibers across which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to another; at the synapse, an impulse causes the release of a neurotransmitter, which diffuses across the gap and triggers an electrical impulse in the next neuron.
Saliva
Clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles.
Saliva ejector
Suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva.
Salivary glands
Located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva.
Scaling and root planing
Sealants
Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay.
Secondary dentin
Reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation.
Sequstrum
Loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface.
Sleep apnea
The periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep.
Space maintainer
Dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth.
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