R | Dental Dictionary

• radicular - refers to tooth root
• radiograph - also known as an x-ray, image of bone and tooth structures produced through exposure to ionizing radiation
• reimplantation - reinsertion of tooth into its socket following trauma that partially or completely removed it
• reline - resurfacing of the tissue side of a removable denture to correct issue with fit
• resin - material used in dental restorations and other dental treatments
• resorption - loss of bone or structure
• retainer - appliance used to ensure teeth do not return to prior misaligned state following orthodontic treatment
• root - portion of the tooth that attaches the tooth to the gums and socket
• root canal - pulp cavity inside the tooth root
• root canal therapy - treatment of disease or injury to the tooth pulp, generally involves the removal of part or all of the pulp and replacement with inert material
• root planing - a procedure used in the treatment of periodontal disease, involves deep cleaning of teeth at the roots to remove calculus and other substances
• rubber dam - latex sheet used to isolate part of the mouth from saliva and potential contaminants during surgery