Dental Oral Surgery Glossary

An abnormal cutaneous sensation — such as tingling, burning, or numbness — resulting from damage to or compression of a...

A radiographic classification system that grades the position and depth of impacted mandibular third molars in relation...

A localised collection of pus at the apex of a tooth root, resulting from bacterial infection of a necrotic dental pulp.

Inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, most often a mandibular third molar.

An ultrasonic bone-cutting technique that uses microvibrations to selectively cut mineralised tissue while preserving ad...

The complete set of clinical assessments, imaging studies, laboratory investigations, and administrative documentation r...

Surgical closure of a wound by direct apposition of wound margins with sutures, without leaving the site to heal by seco...

A fibrous band stretching between the pterygoid hamulus and the posterior end of the mylohyoid ridge, serving as a key a...

A vertical or oblique incision made at the margin of a surgical flap to reduce tension and improve access during oral su...

A restorative material placed into the prepared root-end cavity during periapical surgery to seal the root canal system...

The stabilisation of osteotomy or fracture segments using titanium plates and screws to prevent movement and promote bon...

A surgical procedure to advance or set back the mandible by splitting the ramus along the sagittal plane, commonly abbre...

The periosteal lining of the maxillary sinus; a critical anatomical structure in sinus lift surgery whose integrity must...

Surgical removal of a bone sequestrum — a fragment of necrotic bone that has separated from the surrounding viable bone.

A surgical procedure that elevates the Schneiderian membrane of the maxillary sinus and places bone graft material benea...

A clinical procedure performed at the time of tooth extraction to minimise alveolar ridge resorption by placing grafting...

Surgical separation of the periosteum from the underlying bone using an elevator, performed to raise a mucoperiosteal fl...

A designed incision and tissue reflection that provides the surgeon with adequate visibility and instrument access to an...

A device placed intraoperatively or postoperatively to remove blood, fluid, or exudate from a wound site and prevent hae...

The planned configuration of incisions used to reflect soft tissue and gain access to underlying bone during oral surgic...

A custom-made acrylic splint worn between the teeth during or after jaw surgery to guide the jaws into a planned occlusa...

A custom-fabricated acrylic or resin device used intraoperatively to guide implant placement, osteotomy positioning, or...

The bilateral synovial joint connecting the mandibular condyle to the temporal bone, enabling the movements of masticati...

The most posteriorly positioned permanent molar, commonly referred to colloquially as the wisdom tooth, and frequently t...