A composite material used to seal the decay-prone pits, fissures, and grooves of children's teeth to prevent decay Soft Palate: The soft tissue structures at the rear of the hard palate, and which are responsible for speech and swallowing Splint: connection of two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure Subgingival Curettage: The removal of calculus and plaque found on the tooth below the gum line
Often used as a synonym for "caulk " The word "sealant" usually means a compound that has greater performance than a caulk, i e , it can accommodate movement in a joint or crack
Lacquer or nail polish applied to the back side of the paint, in an effort to prevent paint from cracking, or to hold already loose paint in place Over a long period of time, sealants hasten paint loss, and can also cause pigment mottling and fading
a mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments which cure to a resilient solid state Generally used to fill and seal joints, gaps and other imperfections in a roof assembly
a single- or multi-component polymeric or bituminous-based material used to weatherproof many types of construction joints where moderate movement is expected The material comes in various grades: pourable, self-leveling, non-sag, gun grade, and cured or uncured tapes
A compressible plastic material used to seal any opening or junction of two parts, such as between the glass and a metal sash, commonly made of silicone, butyl tape, or polysulfide
A sealant is a substance that is used to seal holes, cracks, or gaps. a substance that is put on the surface of something to protect it from air, water etc