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| Scaling
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Removal of plaque, calculus,
and stain from teeth. |
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| Sealants
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Plastic resin placed on
the biting surfaces of molars to prevent bacteria from attacking
the enamel and causing caries. |
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| Splint
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A device used to support,
protect, or immobilize oral structures that have been loosened,
replanted, fractured or traumatized. Also refers to devices
used in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. |
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| Stomatitis |
Inflammation of the membranes
in the mouth. |
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| Suture |
Stitch used to repair
incision or wound. |
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