Glossary Terms Archive

Splint

The connection of two or more teeth so that they function as a stronger single structure.

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Sealants

Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay.

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Perio Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)

A cleaning procedure meant to remove contamination and infection from beneath the gum.

Scaling removes deposits of bacterial plaque, calculus, food debris, and pus that have accumulated in the infected pocket due to periodontitis.
Root planing removes any infected tooth structure, smooths and cleans the root of the tooth so that gum tissue may heal.

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Saliva

A clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles.

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