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Translation glossary: Dental terms

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Sealant   A thin layer of plastic-like material covers the grooves and pits on a tooth to prevent cavity. 
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Sedation   The use of medication to calm down a patient. 
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Space Maintainer   An appliance to maintain the space in between teeth. 
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Splint   An appliance or a material to prevent movement of a mobile part. 
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Tempromandibular Joint (TMJ)   The joint that links two jaws. 
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Torus   An outgrowth on bone. It usually develops on the roof of the mouth or around the premolar area on the lower jaw. 
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Veneer   A layer of tooth-colored material (can be porcelain, composite, or ceramics) attaches to the front of the tooth. It is usually for better outlook o 
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Wisdom tooth   The eighth (also the last tooth) tooth from the middle of the jaw. 
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Xerostomia   Dry mouth 
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