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Table of allowances

A list of covered services with an assigned dollar amount that represents the total obligation of the plan with respect to payment for such service, but does not necessarily represent the dentist's fu...

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Tartar

A hard crusty deposit on teeth

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Tarter

A hardened substance that sticks to the tooth’s surface.  Also known as calculus.

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Temporary removable denture

An interim prosthesis designed for use over limited period of time.

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

The connecting hinge mechanism between the base of the skull (temporal bone) and the lower jaw (mandible).

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome

The problems associated with TMJ, usually involving pain or discomfort in the joints and ligaments that attach the lower jaw to the skull or in the muscles used for chewing.

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD or TMJD)

Abnormal functioning of temporomandibular joint; also refers to symptoms arising in other areas secondary to the dysfunction.

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Termination Date

The date a member’s dental coverage ends or when a member is no longer eligible for benefits.

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Therapeutic

Of or pertaining to therapy or treatment; beneficial. Therapy has as its goal the elimination or control of a disease or other abnormal state.

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Therapeutic pulpotomy

top part of the nerve of the tooth is removed

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Third molar

The last of the three permanent molar teeth, also called wisdom teeth. There are four third molars, two in the lower jaw and two in the upper jaw, one on each side. Some people are born without third ...

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Third-party

The party to a dental benefit contract that may collect premiums, assume financial risk, pay claims, and/or provides other administrative services. Also known as administrative agent, carrier, insurer...

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Third-party payer

An organization other than the patient (first party) or health care provider (second party) involved in the financing of personal health services.

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Tissue conditioning

Material intended to be placed in contact with tissues, for a limited period, with the aim of assisting the return to a healthy condition.

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Title XIX

Portion of the Social Security Act that provides for federal grants to the states for medical assistance programs, commonly known as Medicaid.

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TMJ (Temporomandibular joint)

Abbreviation used to describe the temporomandibular joint.  This is the jaw joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull.  This abbreviation is often misused to describe disorders or prob...

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Tomography

An X-ray technique that produces an image representing a detailed cross section of tissue structures at a predetermined depth.

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Tongue crib

special appliance that helps when the tongue has a bad habit of pushing forward between the front teeth when speaking or swallowing

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Tooth 1

A wisdom tooth (far back molar, larger back tooth) in the upper right part of your mouth

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Tooth 10

A front tooth in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 11

A front tooth in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 12

A side tooth in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 13

A side tooth in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 14

A molar (larger back tooth) in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 15

A molar (larger back tooth) in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 16

A wisdom tooth (far back molar, larger back tooth) in the upper left part of your mouth

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Tooth 17

A wisdom tooth (far back molar, larger back tooth) in the lower right part of your mouth

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Tooth 18

A molar (larger back tooth) in the lower right part of your mouth

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Tooth 19

A molar (larger back tooth) in the lower right part of your mouth

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Tooth 2

A molar (larger back tooth) in the upper right part of your mouth

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Tooth 20

A side tooth in the lower right part of your mouth

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Tooth 21

A side tooth in the lower right part of your mouth

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Tooth 22

A front tooth in the lower right part of your mouth

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