Oral Medicine Glossary
102 terms total — 6 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
MRONJ MRONJ
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw; a condition of exposed necrotic jawbone persisting for more than eight weeks in a patient taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic agents.
Torus Palatinus
A benign, bony exostosis arising along the midline of the hard palate, representing a common anatomical variation with n...
Trigeminal Neuralgia
A neuropathic pain disorder characterised by sudden, severe, electric shock-like facial pain following the distribution...
Trismus
Reduced or restricted opening of the mouth due to spasm or fibrosis of the muscles of mastication.
VELscope
A handheld adjunctive device that uses tissue fluorescence visualisation to assist in the identification of abnormal ora...
Verrucous Carcinoma
A low-grade, exophytic variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma with a warty, cauliflower-like surface and pushing rather...
Xerostomia
The subjective sensation of dry mouth, distinct from objectively measurable reduced salivary flow (hyposalivation).