Category: C

Refers to a type of organism that grows optimally under conditions of increased (above atmospheric levels) partial pressure of carbon dioxide, e.g., Capnocytophaga ssp. To bacteria that grow best in an atmosphere containing carbon dioxide.  

Gram‐negative, capnophilic (carbon dioxide loving), fusiform bacilli found as normal oral flora in humans. May be associated with systemic disease, usually in leukemic and/or granulocytopenic patients.  

An increase or decrease in the height of a liquid as it contacts the retaining walls of a container. Attraction of one object to another (such as a contact lens to the cornea) when their surfaces are separated by a capillary layer of fluid (also referred to as surface tension). This phenomenon occurs when a…

A fixed dental prosthesis in which the pontic is cantilevered, i.e., is retained and supported only on one end by one or more abutments.  

A projecting beam or member supported on one end only.  

A form of articulation in which the overlap of the canine teeth disengages the posterior teeth in excursive movements.  

Regarding implant dentistry, a tooth arrangement that protects implant‐supported prosthetic crowns from off‐axial loads or lateral forces that may be detrimental or cause an overload of the supporting bone. Generally, the mandibular canine cusp articulates or slides against the maxillary canine lingual surface to cause a separation of the posterior teeth so off‐axial load is…

A form of mutually protected articulation in which the vertical and horizontal overlap of the canine teeth disengage the posterior teeth in the excursive movements of the mandible. Compare: Anterior protected articulation.  

The labial prominence on the maxillary alveolar process corresponding to the position of the root of the canine tooth. A vertical ridge on the external surface of the maxilla.