Category: C
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Retention c
Caused by retention of glandular secretion.
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Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor
An odontogenic cyst found most often in the mandibular canine and premolar region; has distinct microscopic features including basal epithelial cells that resemble ameloblasts.
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Cyst
A pathologic cavity lined by epithelium and usually containing fluid or semi‐solid material. A membrane-enclosed sac containing fluid, pus, or other soft material that develops as an abnormal growth. Cysts can develop just under the skin (so-called epidermal cysts) or inside the body in organs such as the ovaries or kidneys. A closed cavity or…
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Cylindrical implant
An endosseous, rootform dental implant, with parallel‐sided nonthreaded walls. One such design, determined either in cross‐section or three‐dimension, follows the shape of a cylinder for an endosteal implant.
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Cylinder wrench
Device that fits on top of a dental implant and is used to tighten the implant after its placement. It can also be used to place an implant into its osteotomy.
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Cylinder implant
An endosseous, rootform, press‐fit dental implant, with parallelsided walls.
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Cyclosporine
An immunosuppressant and antifungal agent used to prevent rejection in organ transplant recipients. It can be associated with gingival overgrowth. A drug used to help reduce the risk of rejection of organ and bone marrow transplants by the body. It is also used in clinical trials to make cancer cells more sensitive to anticancer drugs.…
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Cyanoacrylate
A single‐component, moisture‐activated, thermoplastic group of adhesives characterized by rapid polymerization and excellent bond strength. A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds.
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Cutting torque
Turning or twisting force produced by a rotary device (i.e., dental handpiece) to cut through a material such as bone.
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Cutting resistance analysis (CRA)
The energy (J/mm3) required for a current‐fed electric motor in cutting off a unit volume of bone during implant surgery, used to assess bone density.