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Cusp
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Cusp Mound on posterior teeth.
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Posterior
At or toward the back.
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Cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry
Treatments performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage.
Cross bite
Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; aka "under bite," as in Class III malocclusuion (prognathic jaw).
Crown
(1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line; (2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
Curettage
Removal of diseased tissue from a periodintal pocket.
Cusp
Cuspid
The four "eye teeth".
Canine
The four "eye teeth" (or cuspid).
Cyst
A soft or hard tissue sac, hard or filled with fluid
Calcification
Formation of calcific (chalky) material in tissue.
Calve's disease
Osteochondritis due to eosinophilic granuloma of a vertebral body.
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Posterior
At or toward the back.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry
Treatments performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage.
Cross bite
Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; aka "under bite," as in Class III malocclusuion (prognathic jaw).
Crown
(1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line; (2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
Curettage
Removal of diseased tissue from a periodintal pocket.
Cusp
Cuspid
The four "eye teeth".
Canine
The four "eye teeth" (or cuspid).
Cyst
A soft or hard tissue sac, hard or filled with fluid
Calcification
Formation of calcific (chalky) material in tissue.
Calve's disease
Osteochondritis due to eosinophilic granuloma of a vertebral body.
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