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Maintenance, periodontal

Therapy for preserving the state of health of the periodontium.

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Malar

Pertaining to the cheek bone.

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Malignant

Having the properties of dysplasia, invasion, and metastasis.

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Malocclusion

Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.

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Mandible

The lower jaw.

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Margin

The margin is where the crown of the tooth stops. This could be where the filling or other material begins

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Maryland bridge

Fixed partial denture featuring retainers which are resin bonded to natural teeth that serve as an abutment.

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Mastication

The act of chewing.

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Maxilla

The upper jaw.

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Maximum Plan Allowance (MPA)

The amount set by Delta Dental that a Delta Dental Premier dentist has agreed to charge for a service. For Premier dentists, Delta Dental will pay at the MPA or the actual billed amount-whichever is l...

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Medicament

Substance or combination of substances intended to be pharmacologically active, specially prepared to be prescribed, dispensed or administered by authorized personnel to prevent or treat diseases in h...

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Medicament, topical

Pharmacological substance especially prepared to be applied on tissues of the oral cavity.

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Member

An individual who has signed up for dental coverage from Delta Dental directly or through a Group. 

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Mesial

Nearer the middle line of the body or the surface of a tooth nearer the center of the dental arch.

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Metals, classification of

The noble metal classification system has been adopted as a more precise method of reporting various alloys in dentistry commonly used in crowns, bridges and dentures. These alloys contain varying per...

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Microabrasion

Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure to eliminate superficial enamel discoloration defects.

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Microorganisms

A minute living organism, such as a bacterium, fungus, yeast, virus or rickettsia.

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Minimal sedation

A minimally depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacological method, that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tact...

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Moderate sedation

A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to mai...

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Molar

Teeth posterior to the premolars (bicuspids) on either side of the jaw; grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces.

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Moulage

A positive reproduction of a body part formed on a cast from a negative impression.

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Mouthguard

Individually molded device designed primarily to be worn for the purpose of helping prevent injury to the teeth and their surrounding tissues. Sometimes called a mouth protector.

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Mucous membrane

Lining of the oral cavity as well as other canals and cavities of the body; also called "mucosa."

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