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Calculus

 
 A hard deposit of mineralized plaque where bacteria forms and attaches on the crown and/or root of ... 
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Canal

 
 The narrow chamber inside the root of the tooth that contains the nerve and blood vessels. ... 
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Canines

 
 The pointy teeth next to the lateral incisors. They have one point and are also called ... 
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Cannula

 
 The hand-held instrument that is moved by the surgeon -- partly inside the patient -- to remove fat ... 
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Cantilever Bridge

 
 A fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth on only one side. ... 
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Caps or Crowns

 
 Both these terms are synonymous. They refer to the restoration of teeth by the removal of the outer ... 
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Capsular contracture

 
 The most common complication of breast reconstruction surgery. Occurs if the scar or capsule around ... 
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Capsulectomy

 
 Surgical removal of the breast implant capsule. ... 
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Capsulotomy

 
 the surgical removal of a capsule, or residual tissue from cataract surgery. See YAG ... 
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Carcinoma

 
 A name for any cancer that develops from cells that cover the outside and inside surfaces of the ... 
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Caries

 
 Another name for cavities or tooth decay. It is the progressive breaking down or dissolving of ... 
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Cartilage

 
 A body tissue characterized by its low blood supply, ability to maintain shape & small number of ... 
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Cataract

 
 a cloudiness or opacity of the normally clear lens of the eye. There are many causes of cataracts, ... 
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Cataract surgery

 
 removal of the clouded (cataractous)lens in its entirety by surgery, and replacement of the lens ... 
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Cavity

 
 A hole in the tooth due to decalcification of the enamel and disintegration of the dentin by acid ... 
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CE Mark

 
 when displayed, this mark indicates a medical device fulfills requirements for sale in the ... 
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Cellulite

 
 Common term used to describe the uneven pitted surface or dimpling of the skin commonly seen on the ... 
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Cement

 
 A special type of adhesive used to hold crowns, permanent bridges and certain appliances in ... 
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Central Incisors

 
 The two teeth at the midline in both the upper and lower ... 
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Central Island

 
 a complication of laser vision correction where the laser beam fails to remove a portion of cornea, ... 
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