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Frenectomy
Frenectomy Removal or reshaping of thin muscle tissue that attaches the upper or lower lips to the gum, or the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
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Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Tongue
The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.
Floor
The surface of a structure upon which one stands or walks.
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French doctor
A doctor who, being or not a citizen of that country, has been admitted to practice medicine in France.
French Hospital Medical Center
The French Hospital Medical Center is a hospital in San Luis Obispo, California, United States.
French Nazareth Hospital
The French Nazareth Hospital is a hospital in Nazareth, Israel.
Frenchay Hospital
The Frenchay Hospital is a hospital in Bristol, England (Great Britain).
Frenulum
A fold of skin or mucous membrane that limits the movement of a body part. For example, the frenulum linguae is the midline fold under the tongue that attaches it to the floor of the mouth.
Frenum
A restraining structure. Frenum is Latin for a bridle. A small frenum is a frenulum.
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Forceps
Instrument used for removal of teeth.
Forensic dentistry
Practice of gathering legal evidence for body identification or judicial issues.
Fossa
Valley found on the sutrpface of posterior teeth.
Full denture
Removable dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing all upper or lower teeth.
Full mouth reconstruction
Extensive restorations of natural teeth with crowns and or fixed bridges to manage bite problems.
Frenectomy
Fabry's disease
See 'Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum'.
Familial Mediterranean Fever
FMF. Autosomal recessive inheritance. Causes attacks of abdominal pain, fever and arthritis. Amyloidosis occurs. Predominantly affects Mediterranean races - e.g. Sephardic Jews.
Farber's Lipogranulomatosis
Autosomal recessive sphingolipidosis. Present in early childhood. There may be painful swellings affecting tendons and joints.
Fascia
Tough membrane that encloses muscles and other organs.
Fasciitis
Inflammation of the fascia.
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