| Obstructive
Sleep Apnea |
A disorder in which breathing
stops for short periods of time during sleep. |
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| Occlusal
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Pertaining to the biting
surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth or contacting surfaces
of opposing teeth or opposing occlusion rims. |
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| Occlusion
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Any contact between biting
or chewing surfaces of maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower)
teeth. |
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| Onlay |
An indirect restoration
made outside the oral cavity that overlays a cusp or cusps
of the tooth, which is then luted to the tooth. |
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| Oral |
Pertaining to the mouth. |
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| Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeon |
A dental specialist whose
practice is limited to the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive
treatment of diseases, injuries, deformities, defects and
esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions. |
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| Oral Mucosa |
The pink-red tissues that
line the mouth. |
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| Orthodontist |
A dental specialist whose
practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion
of the teeth and their surrounding structures. |
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| Orthognathic Surgery
|
Surgery performed to correct
facial imbalances caused by abnormalities of the jaw bones. |
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| Osseointegration
|
The process by which bone
heals around an implant. |
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| Osteoplasty |
Surgical procedure that
modifies the configuration of bone. |
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| Osteotomy |
Surgical cutting of bone. |
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| Overdenture |
A removable prosthetic
device that overlies and may be supported by retained tooth
roots or implants. |
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