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Dentistry

Diagnostic

Health care; Dentistry

Procedures performed by the dentist to identify what's going on in the mouth.

Procera

Health care; Dentistry

Procera is a type of porcelain crown. They are one of the strongest all-porcelain crowns available. Procera's framework is computer generated; porcelain is then added to the structure.

Cariogenic

Health care; Dentistry

Or cancer-causing

Intercuspation

Health care; Dentistry

Interlocking; a cusp-to-fossa relationship of the maxillary to mandibular teeth.

Demineralization

Health care; Dentistry

Loss of mineral from tooth enamel just below the surface in a carious lesion; usually appearing as a white area on the tooth surface.

Disposable materials

Health care; Dentistry

Materials intended for one-use and discarded. (e.g. Gloves, paper gowns, cotton rolls, etc.)

Periodontal charting

Health care; Dentistry

Measures the pocket depth resulting from attachment loss between the gums and teeth.

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