Category: R

Using surgical or manual methods to correct a dislocation or fracture, thereby restoring it to its normal anatomic relationship. The opposite of oxidation; chemical reactions resulting in a gain of electrons, or hydrogen, or the loss of oxygen. A chemical reaction where hydrogen combines with another substance. A loss of oxygen, a gain of electrons,…

A vertical dimension that allows for overclosure. Compared with the proper relationship, there is a reduced interridge distance when the maxillary and mandibular teeth are in contact and an extreme interocclusal distance when the mandible is at a position of rest. Also known as overclosure.  

Reappearance or return, as of inflammation or disease that has been successfully treated. The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The return of symptoms of a particular disease, e.g., cancer. An act of returning. The reoccurrence of a live herpes infection after a period of dormancy.  

Laws that specify the length of time for which records must be kept.  

Material placed on an interim denture base that may be used to establish and record the positional relationship between the maxilla and mandible; it may also be used to establish the position of teeth. Also known as an occlusal rim.  

A denture base that supports material that is used to document the positional correlation of the maxilla to the mandible.  

Information or data recorded in any medium (e.g., handwriting, print, tapes, film, microfilm, microfiche, any electronic form). It provides evidence of what was planned, the treatment provided, and the results.  

The use of surgical procedures to restore or correct a body part to a more normal appearance or function. To improve a body part from an existing deficiency or abnormality caused by congenital defects, trauma, infection, tumors, or disease. Surgery which rebuilds a damaged part of the body. Any surgical operation to restore function to…

Restoration of an anatomic organ or structure to its original appearance and function. In dentistry, it is the restoration or replacement of a tooth, teeth, or portion of a jaw or craniofacial structure using an artificial prosthesis. A curricular movement that encourages students to be change agents in society. The process of repairing and rebuilding…

Osteoinductive protein produced by recombinant DNA technology.