Category: S
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Self‐curing resin
Autopolymerizing resin.
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Selenomonas sputigena
Gram‐positive, anaerobic, rod‐shaped bacteria, mainly from subgingival plaque, that displays a tumbling motility.
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Selective laser sintering (SLS)
Additive manufacturing technique that uses a high-power laser (e.g., a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic, metal (direct metal laser sintering), ceramic, or glass powders into a mass that has a desired 3D shape.
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Seibert classification
A system of three categories used to describe the form of a residual alveolar ridge.
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Segmental defect
Resulting defect following removal of jaw segments in tumor patients.
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Seesaw model (of prosthesis loading)
Model describing the mechanical loading aspects of implants or teeth arranged linearly.
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Sedative
An agent, usually a drug, that produces physiologic changes to soothe, lessen irritability, and allay excitement and activity in the apprehensive patient. Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving stress, irritability, or excitement. Reduces activity and nervous excitement. Substance that has a calming and quieting action on specific organs or systems: cardiac,…
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Sedation, conscious
A minimally depressed level of consciousness induced for anxiolysis and fear management that allows the patient to independently maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal commands.
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Sectional impression
A process of capturing, in segments or parts, any anatomic area using a material that will produce a negative likeness of the area of interest.
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Second stage dental implant surgery
Regarding eposteal dental implant surgery, it is the surgical procedure involving placement of an eposteal framework constructed from the first‐stage implant surgery impression. Regarding endosteal dental implant surgery, it involves the surgical reflection of soft tissue to uncover the superior (tabletop) aspect of the dental implant, the cover screw is removed, and either the healing…