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Tartar
Tartar Common term for dental calculus, a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque.
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Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate
plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
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Tartu doctors
All doctors near Tartu, Estonia. Doctors who can assist a patient in Tartu.
Tartu University Hospital
The Tartu University Hospital is a hospital in Tartu, Estonia.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck) and various nerves and blood vessels between the base of the neck and axilla (armpit). For the most part, these disorders have very little in common except the site of occurrence. The disorders are complex, somewhat confusing, and poorly defined, each with various signs and symptoms of the upper limb.
Tramadol
A centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic medication indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain
Tussionex
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Thrombus
A blood clot.
Trifurcation
Juncture of three roots in posterior teeth
Tartar
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
The temporomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the skull.
Third-party provider
Insurance company, union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment.
Tooth bud
Early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth.
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