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Mandible |
The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. |
Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid |
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| D008409 |
Mastication |
The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth. |
Chewing |
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Movement |
The act, process, or result of passing from one place or position to another. It differs from LOCOMOTION in that locomotion is restricted to the passing of the whole body from one place to another, while movement encompasses both locomotion but also a change of the position of the whole body or any of its parts. Movement may be used with reference to humans, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Differentiate also from MOTOR ACTIVITY, movement associated with behavior. |
Movements |
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| D009967 |
Orthodontic Appliances |
Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19) |
Appliance, Orthodontic,Appliances, Orthodontic,Orthodontic Appliance |
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| D010519 |
Periodontium |
The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. |
Paradentium,Parodontium,Tooth Supporting Structures,Paradentiums,Parodontiums,Periodontiums,Structure, Tooth Supporting,Structures, Tooth Supporting,Supporting Structure, Tooth,Supporting Structures, Tooth,Tooth Supporting Structure |
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| D011076 |
Polycarboxylate Cement |
Water-soluble low-molecular-weight polymers of acrylic or methacrylic acid that form solid, insoluble products when mixed with specially prepared ZnO powder. The resulting cement adheres to dental enamel and is also used as a luting agent. |
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| D003442 |
Crowns |
A prosthetic restoration that reproduces the entire surface anatomy of the visible natural crown of a tooth. It may be partial (covering three or more surfaces of a tooth) or complete (covering all surfaces). It is made of gold or other metal, porcelain, or resin. |
Dental Crowns,Crown, Dental,Crowns, Dental,Dental Crown,Crown |
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| D003737 |
Dental Cavity Preparation |
An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain restorations. A constant requirement is provision for prevention of failure of the restoration through recurrence of decay or inadequate resistance to applied stresses. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p239-40) |
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| D003738 |
Dental Cements |
Substances used to bond COMPOSITE RESINS to DENTAL ENAMEL and DENTIN. These bonding or luting agents are used in restorative dentistry, ROOT CANAL THERAPY; PROSTHODONTICS; and ORTHODONTICS. |
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| D003757 |
Dental Implantation |
The grafting or inserting of a prosthetic device of alloplastic material into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal or periosteal layer or within the bone. Its purpose is to provide support and retention to a partial or complete denture. |
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