Category: D
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Disk interference
Restriction of mandibular movement because of pathology or dysfunction of the disk; a dysfunction of the normal articular disk movement that often results in pain and normal mandibular movement.
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Disk implant
An endosseous dental implant consisting of a plate, neck, and abutment. The implant is inserted laterally into the edentulous ridge.
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Disk displacement without reduction
Disk dislodgment where the temporomandibular joint disk has shifted in an anterior‐medial direction when at rest but does not return to its proper position with mandibular movement.
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Disk displacement with reduction
Disk dislodgment where the temporomandibular joint disk has shifted in an anterior‐medial direction when at rest but returns to its proper position with mandibular movement. It frequently has an associated clicking sound.
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Disk detachment
A separation of the disk from its capsule, ligament, or bony surface.
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Disk derangement
A misalignment of the articular disk between the condyle, fossa, and/or the bony eminence that often results in pain, swelling, and/or difficulty with mastication.
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Disk degeneration
Progressive degenerative changes in the temporomandibular joint articular disk; the breakdown of the joint articular disk through degenerative disease.
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Disk
A thin, flat, circular object or plate. An enlargement of the floral receptacle or ovary that secretes nectar or displays stamens, usually ring- or cup-shaped; (In Cyperaceae) three-lobed structure occurring at the base of the nutlet in Scleria and Diplacrum; The lip in orchids and sometimes the removable part of the rostellum projection (viscidium). The…
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Disjunctor
A component of artificial prosthesis that allows movement between two or more parts.
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Disinfectant
Typically, a liquid agent that is applied to surfaces of objects for the purpose of destroying or inhibiting disease‐producing microorganisms or other harmful substances. An agent that prevents the spread of infection, bacteria or communicable disease. An agent that disinfects; applied particularly to agents used on inanimate objects. Generally a chemical used to kill vegetative…