Dental Terminology R

Learn the Dentist Language with Perfectsmiledesign.com

In This Section you are able to find the most common used

Dental Terminology with the Letter R and the explanation of them.

Radiography

Radiography is another term for a x-ray procedure. Dental x-rays are also essential in dental care. It gives an precise inside view of the teeth and bones and jaw.

Restoration

Restoration is the official dental term for fillings of teeths. Fillings restore a tooth damaged by a decay for example back to its regular shape and functionality. When a restoration will be performed, the dentist removes the decayed tooth matter and cleans the affected area. Afterwards the dentist fills the cavity area with a dental filling material.