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Dentistry

Masticatory system

Health care; Dentistry

The teeth and surrounding structures: jaws, temporomandibular joint, muscles, lips, and tongue.

Permanent teeth

Health care; Dentistry

The teeth that replace the deciduous or primary teeth.

Porcelain

Health care; Dentistry

A tooth-colored sand like material; much like enamel in appearance.

Alveolar eminence

Health care; Dentistry

Outline of the root on the facet portion of the bone.

Full mouth x

Health care; Dentistry

Rays x-rays showing all the teeth. Includes 14 periapicals and 4 bitewings, also known as a complete series.

Hyperplasia

Health care; Dentistry

Over-growth of a part; an increase in the number of cells.

Signature on file

Health care; Dentistry

The insured person signs a form stating that the payments made by the carrier go to the dentist. This form expires 1 year from the date it is signed.

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