Glossary of Terms

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X-rays used to find cavities, primarily between teeth. The upper and lower teeth are shown on the ...

A lesion seen in acne that is caused when the hair follicle becomes filled with a plug of oil, ...

The process of brightening or whitening stained, discolored, or dull teeth with an in-office power ...

Common term used to describe skin care products that lighten areas of the skin that are darker than ...

A surgical procedure in which the physician removes excess fat, muscle, and skin from either or ...

Having passed a test given by a "board" of "authoritative" individuals. Some board-certification ...

Refers to the group of plastic surgery procedures used to change body contours. It includes ...

This is the technique of applying composite resin (a tooth colored filling material) to the teeth ...

Botox (botulism toxin) is a compound produced by bacteria. It temporarily paralyzes muscle, ...

A procedure involving the injection of botulism toxin A into the creases normally on the upper ...

the non-regenerative layer of tissue between the epithelial and the stromal layers of the cornea. ...

An orthodontic appliance that corrects dental irregularities by gradually repositioning the teeth. ...

Plastic surgery performed on the upper arm to improve contours. It involves removal of skin on the ...

A surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast. Maybe performed to enhance ...

Similar to breast reduction but involves removal of excess breast skin; the nipple is brought up to ...

A procedure or series of procedures performed to rebuild a breast mound. Most often performed after ...

A surgical procedure most often performed for reasons such as back aches, shoulder problems, and ...

Often used when one or more teeth are missing, a bridge consists of a replacement tooth that is ...

a medical instrument that produces a powerful beam of light that is focused at close range to ...

A surgical procedure designed to correct changes to the upper face caused by time including ...

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