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TMJ
TMJ The temporomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the skull.
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Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
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TMD
Temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw.
TMJ disorder
Temperomandibular disorder. Term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw.
TMJ
Third-party provider
Insurance company, union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment.
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Early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth.
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A chemical or laser process to lighten the color of teeth.
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Ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface.
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Common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw.
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