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Implant (dentristy)
Implant (dentristy) Artificial device replacing tooth root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture.
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Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
Bridge
Stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space; replaces one or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space.
Denture
Removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth.
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
An ICD is a surgically inserted electronic device that constantly monitors your heart rate and rhythm. When it detects a very fast, abnormal heart rhythm, it delivers electrical energy to the heart muscle. This causes the heart to beat in a normal rhythm again.
Implantable Insulin Pump
A small pump placed inside of the body that delivers insulin in response to commands from a hand-held device called a programmer.
Implantation
The process by which an embryo becomes attached to the inside of the uterus (7-14 days in humans).
IMPLANTS
Dental Implants are titanium inserts that are surgically placed into the jawbone by an oral surgeon or a periodontist, and then allowed to integrate into the bone. This process may take up to six months. The implants then can be restored with a post and an artificial tooth that is either screwed into the implant or cemented onto the implant. Implants are more costly than crowns, dentures or bridges and are appropriate only for patients who demonstrate good oral hygiene. Implants enable the dentist to provide the patient with artificial teeth that look and function much more like natural teeth and are as secure as natural teeth. Implants also may be attached to a denture to allow denture wearers a more secure and functional option. Patients must follow the proper home care instructions and visit the dentist at the recommended intervals or the implants can fail or fracture. There are no strict age limitations as to who can receive implants; in fact, implants have been placed on children, adults and the elderly.
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Stimulating the body's natural defense system to attack and destroy cancers.
Indemnity plan
A type of health care insurance that generally does not restrict a patient's choice of doctors and medical institutions.
IORT
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy. Treating the tumor site with radiation immediately following surgery to remove the tumor.
Incontinence
Involuntary voiding of the bladder or bowel.
Impaction
Partial or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue, precluding the eruption process
Implant (dentristy)
Impression
Mold made of the teeth and soft tissues.
Incision and drainage
Surgical incision of an abscess to drain suppuration (pus).
Incisors
Four upper and four lower front teeth, excluding the cuspids (canine teeth).
Infiltration
Local anesthetic procedure effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the gum, allowing it to seep into bone.
Inlay
Indirect - filling made by a dental laboratory that is cemented or bonded into place, direct - placement of dental composite resin restoration at chairside.
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