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Decalcification

 
 The loss of calcium from teeth. This weakens teeth and makes them more susceptible to decay. ... 
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Decay

 
 The destruction or decomposition of organic matter as a result of acid produced by bacterial or ... 
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Decentration

 
 a complication of laser eye surgery caused by movement of the pupil during the surgical procedure. ... 
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Deformity

 
 1) Alteration in the natural form of a part of organ; 2) Distortion of any body part or general ... 
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Degeneration

 
 Deterioration (or impairment) of cells, tissues or an ... 
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Dental Implant

 
 An artificial device usually made of a metal alloy or ceramic that is implanted within the jaw bone ... 
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Dentin

 
 This is the tooth material directly under the enamel layer. It is somewhat softer than enamel, more ... 
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Dentition

 
 The natural teeth and how they are arranged in the mouth, after eruption. The dentition may be made ... 
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Dentures

 
 A plastic appliance with plastic or porcelain teeth attached to it. Used to replace all missing ... 
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Dermabrasion

 
 A surgical sanding procedure used to remove acne scars, blemishes, tattoos, or fine wrinkles by ... 
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Dermaplaning

 
 A plastic surgery technique used to treat deep acne scars with a hand-held instrument called a ... 
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Dermatochalasis

 
 The presence of excess eyelid skin. This contributes to the appearance of upper & lower eyelid ... 
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Dermatologic surgery

 
 A branch of dermatology in which the doctors are not only trained in dermatology (skin cancers, ... 
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Dermatologist

 
 A medical specialist of the ... 
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Dermatome

 
 An instrument resembling an electric razor with an oscillating blade that moves back and forth to ... 
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Dermis

 
 A layer of the skin that lies just below the epidermis, or outermost layer of the skin, on most of ... 
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Dermologen

 
 An injectable form of human collagen obtained from the same organ donors as Alloderm. This material ... 
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Descemet's membrane

 
 the layer of the cornea between the stroma and endothelium. This membrane provides an adhesion ... 
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Deturgescence

 
 the balance of hydration in the eye. ... 
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Deviated septum

 
 see Septal deviation. ... 
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