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Dental Prophylaxis
Treatment for the prevention of periodontal diseases or other dental diseases by the cleaning of the teeth in the dental office using the procedures of dental scaling and dental polishing. (NCI Thesaurus)
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Any of the dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient.
A rod that a dentist has positioned and then cemented in the canal space in a tooth's root.
A biofilm that contains numerous microorganisms that adheres to the teeth.
Abnormal fear or dread of visiting the dentist for preventive care or therapy and unwarranted anxiety over dental procedures.
A diagnostic test performed on a tooth by tapping on the crown with a dental instrument.
A term that refers to disorders that result in pain and abnormal sensation in the teeth and/or periodontal tissues.
