Dental Oral Surgery Glossary
103 terms total — 7 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Subperiosteal Dissection
Surgical separation of the periosteum from the underlying bone using an elevator, performed to raise a mucoperiosteal flap and expose the operative site.
TMD
An acronym for Temporomandibular Disorders, a collective term for conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, mast...
Torus Mandibularis
A benign bony outgrowth found on the lingual surface of the mandible, typically bilateral, in the premolar region.
Torus Palatinus
A benign bony protuberance located along the midline of the hard palate, representing a common anatomical variant requir...
Transalveolar Extraction
A surgical tooth removal technique involving reflection of a mucoperiosteal flap and removal of bone to access and deliv...
Trismus
Restricted or painful opening of the mouth caused by spasm or fibrosis of the muscles of mastication, often postoperativ...
Virtual Surgical Planning
A preoperative digital workflow using three-dimensional imaging and computer software to simulate and plan osteotomies a...
Winter's Lines
A radiographic assessment method using three intersecting lines drawn on a panoramic image to predict the difficulty of...