Word | Meaning |
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Sarcoma | A cancerous tumour. |
Scaling | The removal of calculus and plaque, as part of a scale and polish procedure (prophylaxis). |
Sealant | A tooth coloured plastic material placed into the grooves of newly erupted permanent back teeth, to prevent decay. |
Sedation | The use of a drug to reduce anxiety, fear and the level of consciousness. |
Sensitive/Sensitivity | A sensitive tooth: A tooth that is or can be slightly painful. Sensitivity in a tooth: A tooth that is painful in response to hot and cold foods and drinks, or on chewing. |
Sinuses | Spaces in the bone of the upper jaw above the back teeth. |
Sinusitis | An infection of the sinuses of the upper jaw, above the teeth. It can accompany a cold. |
Smile Analysis | An assessment of a smile that is made for cosmetic dentistry. |
Socket | The space in the jawbone occupied by the root of the tooth. |
Soft Tissues | The gums, lips and cheeks which are covered by a soft membrane lining. The soft lining covers the entire mouth except the teeth. |
Space Maintainer | A fixed or removable appliance that maintains an existing space between teeth after a tooth has been lost. |
Splint | A fixed support to prevent movement of injured or loose teeth. A rigid appliance used to connect and support teeth or bones |
Splinting | The provision of a fixed support to prevent movement of injured or loose teeth. |
Stomatitis | An inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth. |
Subgingival | Below the line where gum meets tooth (gum line or margin). |
Subgingival Scaling | The removal of calculus and food debris from below the gum margin. |
Supernumerary Teeth | Teeth in excess of the normal number. They are often malformed or erupting abnormally. |
Symptom | Evidence or indication of a condition or disease. |
Syndrome | A group of symptoms and/or deformities that occur together in a recognizable pattern, defining a specific disease or condition. |