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Prophylaxis
Prophylaxis Cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
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Cleaning
Removal of plaque and calculus (tarter) from teeth, generally above the gum line.
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Decay
Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria.
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Propacet 100
Propacet 100 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propafenone hcl
Propafenone hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propafenone hydrochloride.
Propantheline bromide
Propantheline bromide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propantheline bromide.
Proparacaine hcl
Proparacaine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): proparacaine hydrochloride.
Propecia
Propecia is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): finasteride.
Propericyazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Prophase
The early stage of nuclear division during which chromosomes condense and become visible. The initial stage of mitosis or meiosis in which chromosomes become visible and the spindle apparatus forms.
Prophene 65
Prophene 65 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Prophylaxis, pl. prophylaxes
Prevention of disease or of a process that can lead to disease.
Propine
Propine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dipivefrin hydrochloride.
Propionibacterium acnes
A normal resident on the skin, P. acnes will multiply rapidly in clogged hair follicles where sebum is trapped.
Propofol
Propofol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propofol.
Propoxyphene compound 65
Propoxyphene compound 65 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene compound-65
Propoxyphene compound-65 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl
Propoxyphene hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl 65
Propoxyphene hcl 65 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene hcl and acetaminophen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine
Propoxyphene hcl with aspirin and caffeine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): aspirin; caffeine; propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen
Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; propoxyphene napsylate.
Propranolol
Propranolol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl
Propranolol hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Propranolol hcl and hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol hcl intensol
Propranolol hcl intensol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propranolol hydrochloride.
Propulsid
Propulsid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisapride monohydrate.
Propulsid quicksolv
Propulsid quicksolv is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cisapride monohydrate.
Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): propylthiouracil.
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Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
Prophylaxis
Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Prosthodontist
Dental specialist skilled in restoring or replacing teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis (appliance), maintaining proper occlusion; treats facial deformities with artificial prostheses such as eyes, ears, and noses.
Pulp
The nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue inside a tooth.
Pulp cap
A medicated covering over a small area of exposed pulp tissue.
Pulp chamber
The center or innermost portion of the tooth containing the pulp.
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