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An infection in your gum caused by too much bacteria at the center of a tooth
About moreThe loss of tooth structure due to heavy compressive loading and flexing of a tooth as in heavy grinding. This often leads to notched defects at the gum line.
About moreLoss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth)
About moreAcute or chronic localized inflammation, probably with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and, frequently, swelling; usually secondary to infection.
About moreArtificial crown also serving for the retention or support of a dental prosthesis.
About moreAddition of a test specimen, previously collected by a health care provider, to a laboratory specimen collection; recording of essential specimen identification data in a laboratory-maintained file in...
About moreUse of an acidic chemical substance to prepare the tooth enamel and or dentin surface to provide retention for bonding.
About moreState in which two surfaces are held together by chemical or physical forces or both with or without the aid of an adhesive. Adhesion is one aspect of bonding.
About moreAny substance that joins or creates close adherence of two or more surfaces. Intermediate material that causes two materials to adhere to each other.
About moreOverhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefit program, exclusive of costs of dental services provided.
About moreAn arrangement under which a third party, for a fee, processes claims and handles paperwork for a self-funded group. This frequently includes all insurance company services (actuarial services, underw...
About moreThe permanent teeth of adulthood that either replace the primary dentition or erupt distally to the primary molars.
About moreTiny particles of aluminum oxide blasted in a stream of water at the tooth to remove the decayed debris and ruined enamel of cavities
About moreRefers to synthetic material often used for tissue augmentation or replacement.
About moreThe maximum dollar amount on which benefit payment is based for each dental procedure as calculated by the third-party payer.
About moreCompound combining two or more elements having properties not existing in any of the single constituent elements. Sometimes used to refer to amalgam.
About moreA provision in a dental plan contract that allows the third-party payer to determine the benefit based on an alternative procedure that is generally less expensive than the one provided or proposed.
About moreA plan, other than a traditional (fee-for-service, freedom-of-choice) indemnity or service corporation plan, for reimbursing a participating dentist for providing treatment to an enrolled patient popu...
About moreAn arrangement for the provision of dental services in other than the traditional way (e.g., licensed dentist providing treatment in a fee-for-service dental office).
About moreAn alloy used in direct dental restorations. Typically composed of mercury, silver, tin and copper along with other metallic elements added to improve physical and mechanical properties.
About moreA procedure that controls the patient's level of anxiety or pain. Delivery of an anesthesia inducing agent by a dentist or other health care practitioner is regulated by state dental boards. ADA anest...
About moreThe total dollar amount that a plan will pay for dental care for an individual member or family member (under a family plan) for a specified benefit period, typically a calendar year.
About moredeviation from the normal anatomic structure, growth, development or function; an abnormality.
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