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Dentist The Colony, TX
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 into the gums and socket
root canal - pulp cavity inside the tooth root
root canal therapy - treatment of disease or injury to tooth pulp, generally involves the removal of part or all of the pulp and replacement with inert material
root planing - 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
