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Soft tissue cast
A cast with the implant laboratory analog platform surrounded by an elastic mucosa‐simulating material.
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Soft tissue augmentation
Grafting procedure aimed at increasing soft tissue volume.
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Soft tissue
Any noncalcified tissue. In periodontics, usually refers to the oral mucous membranes including the gingiva. Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body. Tissues other than bone, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Most sports injuries involve damage to soft tissues. The nonbony and noncartilaginous tissue of the…
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Soft splint
A dental device (appliance), fabricated from a resilient material such as flexible acrylic or vinyl, which covers the upper, lower, or both arches to protect them from trauma or disclusion. An athletic mouth guard is an example. Unlike its hard counterpart, this appliance is used only for shortterm indications because of its lack of durability.…
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Socket seal
A minimally invasive form of ridge augmentation in which a soft tissue autograft is used to cover an augmented socket. Commonly used for esthetic and functional pontic site development.
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Socket
Any opening or hollow that forms a holder for something, e.g., a tooth. A hollow part in a bone, into which another bone or organ fits. Bony hollow into which a structure fits; the orbits are informally referred to as “eye sockets.” A hollow or depression into which another part fits, such as the cavity…
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Socioeconomic factors
Issues included when describing the relationship between financial activity and social life.
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SNA angle
Acronym for sella‐nasion‐a point; in analysis of a cephalometric radiograph, an angle that indicates the relationship of the maxillary basal arch to the anterior cranial base. It denotes whether the maxilla is in a normal, prognathic, or retrognathic position.
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Smile line
Imaginary line following the contour of the upper lip in the act of smiling. The contour of the lower lip generally parallels the curvature of the incisal edges of the maxillary anterior teeth. In arranging maxillary artificial teeth, the incisal‐occlusal plane parallels the smile line to project a pleasing appearance.
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Smile
Expression of the face in which the lip commissures are elevated to connote pleasure, approval, or joy. A facial expression that may represent pleasure, amusement, derision, or scorn. The corners of the mouth are turned up in expressions of pleasure or amusement, and the eyes usually appear to be warm and friendly.
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