A tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws.
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A tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws.
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Pertaining to the biting edges of the incisor and cuspid teeth.
One of the angles formed by the junction of the incisal and the mesial or distal surfaces of an anterior tooth; called the mesioincisal and distoincisal angle respectfully.
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A device specially designed to be placed surgically within or on the mandibular or maxillary bone as a means of providing location and support for dental replacement prosthesis.
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An unerupted or partially erupted tooth that is positioned against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue so that complete eruption is unlikely.
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Prosthesis constructed for placement immediately after removal of remaining natural teeth.
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Graft : A piece of tissue or alloplastic material placed in contact with tissue to repair a defect or supplement a deficiency.
Allograft : Graft of tissue between genetically dissimilar members of the same species. Donors may be cadavers, living related or living unrelated individuals. Also called allogenic graft or homograft.
Autogenous Graft : Taken from one part of a patient's body and transferred to another.
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Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue.
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Muscle fibers covered by a mucous membrane that attaches the cheek, lips and or tongue to associated dental mucosa.
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Any care provided after a procedure; a service whose nature, scope and timing is determined by the clinical and professional judgment of the dentist.
Note: The term follow-up care is interchangeable with a variety of similar terms (e.g., normal post-operative follow-up; routine follow-up [or post-delivery or post-operative] care).
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A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or otherwise attached to the abutment natural teeth or their implant replacements.
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A lay term used for the restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain.
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The process or act of removing a tooth or tooth parts.
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The patient assessment that may include gathering of information through interview, observation, examination, and use of specific tests that allows a dentist to diagnose existing conditions. Please refer to specific oral evaluation code (D01xx) descriptors for more complete definitions.
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Hard calcified tissue covering dentin of the crown of tooth.
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Without teeth.
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An artificial substitute for some or all of the natural teeth and adjacent tissues.
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A limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment.
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The lay term for carious lesions in a tooth; decomposition of tooth structure.
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Removal of subgingival and/or supragingival plaque and calculus.
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Single cusped tooth located between the incisors and bicuspids.
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Scraping and cleaning the walls of a real or potential space, such as a gingival pocket or bone, to remove pathologic material.
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An artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth structure, or is placed on a dental implant. It is made of metal, ceramic or polymer materials or a combination of such materials. It is retained by luting cement or mechanical means. (American College of Prosthodontics; The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms). See also abutment crown, anatomical crown, and clinical crown.
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A collection of symptoms characterized by transient acute pain experienced when chewing.
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The replacement of a part or all of the crown of a tooth whose purpose is to provide a base for the retention of an indirectly fabricated crown.
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A thin covering of the coronal portion of the tooth usually without anatomic conformity. Custom made or pre-fabricated thimble-shaped core or base layer designed to fit over a natural tooth preparation, a post core, or implant abutment so as to act as a substructure onto which other components can be added to give final form to a restoration or prosthesis. It can be used as a definitive restoration or as part of a transfer procedure.
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In a dental setting, a diagnostic service provided by a dentist where the dentist, patient, or other parties (e.g., another dentist, physician, or legal guardian) discuss the patient's dental needs and proposed treatment modalities.
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Break in bone which is exposed to external contamination.
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A prosthetic for the edentulous maxillary or mandibular arch, replacing the full dentition. Usually includes six anterior teeth and eight posterior teeth.
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The clamping and pressing of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion, frequently associated with psychological stress or physical effort.
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Congenital deformity resulting in lack of fusion of the soft and/or hard palate, either partial or complete.
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Missing tooth structure. A cavity may be due to decay, erosion or abrasion. If caused by caries; also referred to as carious lesion.
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Space inside the root portion of a tooth containing pulp tissue.
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Process by which two or more components are made integral by mechanical and/or chemical adhesion at their interface.
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Process of lightening of the teeth, usually using a chemical oxidizing agent and sometimes in the presence of heat. Removal of deep seated intrinsic or acquired discolorations from crowns of vital and non-vital teeth through the use of chemicals, sometimes in combination with the application of heat and light. Bleaching has been achieved through short and long term applications of pastes or solutions containing various concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. Normally applied externally to teeth; may be used internally for endodontically treated teeth.
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Interproximal radiographic view of the coronal portion of the tooth/teeth. A form of dental radiograph that may be taken with the long axis of the image oriented either horizontally or vertically, that reveals approximately the coronal halves of the maxillary and mandibular teeth and portions of the interdental alveolar septa on the same image.
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A premolar tooth; a tooth with two cusps.
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The elimination of sensation, especially pain, in one part of the body by the topical application or regional injection of a drug.
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A technique of administration in which a gaseous or volatile agent is introduced into the lungs and whose primary effect is due to absorption through the gas/blood interface.
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A drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.
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A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
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The diminution or elimination of anxiety.
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The diminution or elimination of pain.
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