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Biopsy

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Biopsy Overview Definition: A biopsy is a medical procedure where a sample of tissue is taken from a…

Bicuspid

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Bicuspid Overview Definition: The term "bicuspid" refers to a type of tooth in the human dentition with two…

Bacteremia

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Bacteremia Overview Definition: Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, which can lead to systemic infections…

Autoclave

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Autoclave Overview Definition: An autoclave is a device used in medical and dental settings to sterilize instruments and…

Attrition

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Attrition Overview Definition: Attrition refers to the gradual reduction or decrease in size or strength of something over…

Apex

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Apex Overview Definition: The apex is the tip or topmost point of a tooth, specifically referring to the…

Antimicrobial

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Antimicrobial Overview Definition: Antimicrobial refers to agents or substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses,…

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Overview Definition: Antibiotic prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics to prevent infections before certain dental procedures…

Anterior Teeth

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Anterior Teeth Overview Definition: Anterior teeth refer to the front teeth in the dental arch, including the incisors…

Analgesia

8 months ago

Glossary Entry: Analgesia Overview Definition: Analgesia refers to the relief of pain without loss of consciousness. It is the process…