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Cap
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Cap Common term for dental crown.
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Crown
(1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line; (2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
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Cryothalamotomy
A surgical procedure in which a supercooled probe is inserted into a part of the brain called the thalamus in order to stop tremors.
Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
Canker sore
Mouth sore appearing whitish, often with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day duration.
Cantilever bridge
fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end.
Cap
Caries
Tooth decay or "cavities".
Cast
Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold.
Cavitron
Dental tool that uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to clean teeth
Cementum
Hard tissue that covers the roots of teeth
Chart
Log of dental or medical records.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Crown
(1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line; (2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cryothalamotomy
A surgical procedure in which a supercooled probe is inserted into a part of the brain called the thalamus in order to stop tremors.
Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
Canker sore
Mouth sore appearing whitish, often with a red halo, of ten to fourteen day duration.
Cantilever bridge
fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end.
Cap
Caries
Tooth decay or "cavities".
Cast
Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold.
Cavitron
Dental tool that uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to clean teeth
Cementum
Hard tissue that covers the roots of teeth
Chart
Log of dental or medical records.
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