Rubber Base Impression
A dental impression made using elastomeric materials such as polyvinyl siloxane or polyether to produce an accurate negative replica of oral structures.
Socket Preservation
A surgical procedure performed at the time of tooth extraction in which the alveolar socket is grafted or covered to min...
Subgingival
Located below the gingival margin within the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket; describes calculus, biofilm, restora...
Supragingival
Located or occurring above the gingival margin; used to describe calculus, plaque, restorations, or scaling procedures c...
Taurodontism
A dental anomaly in which the pulp chamber of a multirooted tooth is abnormally enlarged vertically at the expense of ro...
Temporomandibular Joint
The bilateral synovial joint connecting the mandible to the temporal bone of the skull, enabling jaw movement for mastic...
TMD
An umbrella term for a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and associated st...
Tooth Morphology
The study and description of the shape, structure, and surface features of individual teeth.
Trismus
Reduced or restricted opening of the mouth due to spasm or fibrosis of the masticatory muscles.
Xerostomia
The subjective sensation of dry mouth, which may or may not be associated with reduced salivary flow (hyposalivation).