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FAGD
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FAGD Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry.
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Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment, and the most common known cause of autism. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome, a mutation found in 1 out of every 2000 males and 1 out of every 4000 females. Typically the FMR1 gene contains between 6 and 53 repeats of the CGG codon. In people with the disorder, the FMR1 allele has over 230 repeats.
Follicle
The tiny shaft in the skin through which a hair grows, and sebum is excreted from sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin.
Festination
Walking with a series of quick, small, shuffling steps as if hurrying forward to keep balance.
Flexor muscle
Any muscle that causes the bending of a limb or other body part.
Facing
Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain.
FAGD
Filling
Restoration of lost tooth structure with metal, porcelain or resin materials.
Fistula
channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
Flap surgery
Lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures.
Freeway space
Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position.
Forceps
Instrument used for removal of teeth.
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Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment, and the most common known cause of autism. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome, a mutation found in 1 out of every 2000 males and 1 out of every 4000 females. Typically the FMR1 gene contains between 6 and 53 repeats of the CGG codon. In people with the disorder, the FMR1 allele has over 230 repeats.
Follicle
The tiny shaft in the skin through which a hair grows, and sebum is excreted from sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin.
Festination
Walking with a series of quick, small, shuffling steps as if hurrying forward to keep balance.
Flexor muscle
Any muscle that causes the bending of a limb or other body part.
Facing
Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain.
FAGD
Filling
Restoration of lost tooth structure with metal, porcelain or resin materials.
Fistula
channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
Flap surgery
Lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures.
Freeway space
Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position.
Forceps
Instrument used for removal of teeth.
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