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PDO
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PDO Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
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Provider
Provider refers to an agency, private sector, or public reimbursable source that provides services to the insured .
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Porcelain veneers
A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape.
Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
Prophylaxis
Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Pulp
The nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Provider
Provider refers to an agency, private sector, or public reimbursable source that provides services to the insured .
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Porcelain veneers
A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape.
Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
Prophylaxis
Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Pulp
The nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth.
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