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Treatment modality for DENTAL CARIES that uses manual excavation method and GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS. Because of its noninvasiveness and no need for exp…

An adhesion procedure for orthodontic attachments, such as plastic DENTAL CROWNS. This process usually includes the application of an adhesive materi…

Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses.

The total of dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient (from Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistr…

The giving of attention to the special dental needs of the elderly for proper maintenance or treatment. The dental care may include the services prov…

The giving of attention to the special dental needs of children, including the prevention of tooth diseases and instruction in dental hygiene and den…

Dental care for patients with chronic diseases. These diseases include chronic cardiovascular, endocrinologic, hematologic, immunologic, neoplastic, …

Dental care for the emotionally, mentally, or physically disabled patient. It does not include dental care for the chronically ill ( = DENTAL CARE FO…

Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading t…

Diagnostic tests conducted in order to measure the increment of active DENTAL CARIES over a period of time.

The process of producing a form or impression made of metal or plaster using a mold.

An inner coating, as of varnish or other protective substance, to cover the dental cavity wall. It is usually a resinous film-forming agent dissolved…

An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain res…

Metal devices for fastening together two or more parts of dental prostheses for stabilizing or retaining them by attachment to abutment teeth. For a …

Techniques used for removal of bonded orthodontic appliances, restorations, or fixed dentures from teeth.

Accumulations of microflora that lead to pathological plaque and calculus which cause PERIODONTAL DISEASES. It can be considered a type of BIOFILMS. …

Devices used in the home by persons to maintain dental and periodontal health. The devices include toothbrushes, dental flosses, water irrigators, gi…

Reduced mineralization disorder of the DENTAL ENAMEL during development resulting in qualitative defects, e.g., discolored or chalky (soft) enamel.

An acquired or hereditary condition due to deficiency in the formation of tooth enamel (AMELOGENESIS). It is usually characterized by defective, thin…

The nonexpendable items used by the dentist or dental staff in the performance of professional duties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4…

Preparation of TOOTH surfaces, and of materials bonded to teeth or DENTAL IMPLANTS, with agents and methods which roughen the surface to facilitate a…

Naturally occurring deep grooves or clefts in the surface of teeth equivalent to class 1 cavities in Black's classification of dental caries.

An abnormal passage in the oral cavity on the gingiva.

Tools used in dentistry that operate at high rotation speeds.

Dental methods involving the use of DENTAL HIGH-SPEED EQUIPMENT.

The plan and delineation of DENTAL IMPLANT fitting with DENTAL ABUTMENT.

Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilize…

Devices, usually alloplastic, surgically inserted into or onto the jawbone, which support a single prosthetic tooth and serve either as abutments or …

Procedure of producing an imprint or negative likeness of the teeth and/or edentulous areas. Impressions are made in plastic material which becomes h…

Hand-held tools or implements especially used by dental professionals for the performance of clinical tasks.