Rubber Dam
A rubber dam is a thin, flexible sheet, typically made from latex or non-latex materials, that a dentist stretches over...
Root Planing
Root Planing is a non-surgical periodontal treatment that targets the surfaces of tooth roots beneath the gumline to remove plaque,...
Root Canal
A root canal is a common dental procedure used to treat the soft tissue (pulp) inside a tooth when it...
Retainer
A retainer is an orthodontic appliance, either removable or fixed, designed to maintain the position of teeth after active treatment...
Resin Composite
Resin composite is a tooth-coloured restorative material made from a resin matrix combined with glass or ceramic filler particles. It...
Resin Cement
Resin cement is a resin-based luting material used to bond indirect restorations—such as crowns, bridges, veneers and inlays/onlays—to tooth structure...
Removable Denture
A removable denture is a dental prosthesis designed to replace some or all missing teeth and the adjacent gum tissue...
Recession (Gum)
Recession (Gum) occurs when the gum margin moves away from the tooth, exposing more of the crown or the root...
Radiograph
A radiograph, commonly called an X-ray, is an image created by passing a controlled amount of X-ray radiation through the...
