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Predetermination

Health care; Dentistry

The doctor notifies the insurance company beforehand of the intended treatment and the insurance company estimates the benefits that will be paid.â

Anterior teeth

Health care; Dentistry

The front teeth (incisors and cupids).

Usual, customary and reasonable (UCR)

Health care; Dentistry

The doctor's fee is considered usual, customary, and reasonable if it meets the following requirements: 1. The doctor's usual fee is charged; 2. Customary if the doctor's fee falls in the same range ...

Developmental depression

Health care; Dentistry

A concavity in a surface that formed while the tooth was developing.

Dentin

Health care; Dentistry

The hard, yellowish tissue underlying the enamel and cementum; it makes up the major bulk of the tooth.

Dental resin

Health care; Dentistry

A dental material applied to the tooth which is used in cases of severe dentinal hypersensitivity; usually not used unless all other treatment attempts have failed.

Molar

Health care; Dentistry

The first, second and third molars; these are the sixth, seventh and eighth teeth from the centre of the mouth, respectively.

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