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Immune

 
 in medicine, protected against a ... 
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Immune System

 
 a complex network of specialized cells and organs that has evolved to defend the body against ... 
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Implant

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

 
 Refers to a patient whose surgery is performed in a hospital with the intention to spend at least ... 
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Incision

 
 A cut made with a knife, especially for surgical ... 
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Incisors

 
 The four front teeth (anterior teeth), in each arch, that are referred to as central and lateral ... 
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Infiltrating needle

 
 A small, thin, rounded, usually blunt (but sometimes sharp) needle used to place the tumescent ... 
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INFLAMASE®

 
 a tradename for a prednisolone sodium phosphate solution. This corticosteroid eyedrop is used to ... 
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Inflammation

 
 a protective tissue reaction to trauma often with pain, heat, redness, swelling, and/or loss of ... 
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Infracture

 
 Term used to describe the part of Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) in which the nasal bones are moved ... 
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Inlay

 
 A gold, porcelain, or composite custom-made filling cemented into the tooth to replace structure ... 
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Insured benefit

 
 Refers to the payable benefit for a procedure or examination covered by an insurance ... 
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INTACTSTM

 
 a tradename for micro-thin, semi-circular plastic ring segments, that when implanted into the ... 
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Interproximal

 
 The space between two adjacent teeth. ... 
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Intraocular Pressure

 
 the pressure the fluid contained within the eye exerts on the ... 
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Iris

 
 the circular colored membrane behind the cornea, perforated by the pupil. The muscles of the iris ... 
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Irregular Astigmatism

 
 a refractive error caused by an irregular shape of the cornea in which the curve on one side of the ... 
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