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Adjustment

Health care; Dentistry

A modification made upon a dental prosthesis after it has been completed and inserted into the mouth.

Pulp chamber

Health care; Dentistry

The portion of the pulp in the crown of the tooth.

Terminal mesial step

Health care; Dentistry

The position of a vertical plane along the distal surfaces when the deciduous second molars are in class i position.

Homodont

Health care; Dentistry

The presence of only one type of tooth in the dentition.

Fee schedule

Health care; Dentistry

A set amount paid by the insurance company regardless of the doctor's fee.

Attachment level

Health care; Dentistry

A numerical measure of the amount of attachment of the periodontal ligament to a tooth; the number is generally determined by combining a pocket depth measurement with a measurement of gingival ...

Pit

Health care; Dentistry

A pinpoint depression in the occlusal surface od a tooth.

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