Dental Practices Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Inlay
An indirect intracoronal restoration fabricated outside the mouth and cemented into a prepared tooth cavity, restoring its form and function.
Treatment Plan
A formal written document outlining the proposed sequence of dental procedures to be carried out for a patient, includin...
Trismus
Restricted opening of the mouth due to spasm or fibrosis of the muscles of mastication, frequently documented as a post-...
UDA
Unit of Dental Activity; the NHS England currency used to measure and commission dental treatment, with each course of t...
Xerostomia
The subjective sensation of dry mouth, commonly caused by reduced or absent saliva flow.