Radioresistant
substance or tissue that is not susceptible to injury by ionizing radiation
Radiosensitive
substance or tissue that is susceptible to injury by ionizing radiation
Submucosa
Layer of loose connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane
Supernumerary teeth
extra teeth. not necessarily visible in the mouth
Torus Mandibularis
Bony overgrowth on the lingual surface of the mandible near the premolar and molar areas
Torus Palatinus
A bony overgrowth at the midline of the hard palate
Vestibule
Space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of lips and cheeks
Xerostomia
dryness is the mouth caused by reduction of saliva