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Saliva:
clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles Saliva ejector: suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva Salivary glands: located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva Scaling and root planing: meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces Sealants: thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay Secondary dentin: reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation Sequstrum: loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface Sinusitis: infammation of the sinus that may mimc dental pain Sleep apnea: the periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep Space maintainer: dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth Splint: connection of two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure Supernumerary tooth: extra tooth Suppuration: bacterial contamination of tissue exudate; pus |