Category: S
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Simple bone c
Benign, empty or fluid‐filled space within bone that is lacking an epithelial lining. Also known as hemorrhagic bone cyst or traumatic bone cyst.
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Surgical c
Elimination of tissue or biological debris contiguous to a tooth by the reflection of a flap.
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Semi‐adjustable a
Instrument capable of simulating vertical and horizontal movement with or without temporomandibular joint orientation. Joint articular references are commonly reversed with condylar guidance developed according to mechanical equivalents based on anatomic averages. Some semi‐adjustable articulators provide for temporomandibular joint orientation and may be either non‐Arcon (condylar elements in the upper member) or Arcon (condylar elements…
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Stoma (plural stomata)
A tiny opening or pore in the top layer of a leaf or young stem. Pores in the leaf epidermis used primarily for transpiration.