Category: D

Demineralized freezedried bone allograft.  

A long‐acting synthetic glucocorticoid used as a potent antiinflammatory drug. It may be administered intramuscularly, orally, or intravenously. A synthetic steroid drug that is used to treat inflammation and hormonal imbalances. A synthetic glucocorticoid that is four times stronger than natural cortisol. It is sold as a sodium salt, as an acetate, or as a…

Dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry.  

The process by which glassy substances change their structure to crystalline solids. This phenomenon may occur partially in dental ceramics if a ceramic restoration is fired too often, and it is typically associated with an opacified appearance.  

The direction in which a distraction device is positioned, usually relative to the anatomical axis of the bone segments to be distracted.  

Something developed by the application of ideas or principles that are designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function. An item or piece of equipment used in the healing arts that is not a drug. Device is defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as including instruments, apparatus and contrivances,…

With respect to movement of the mandible, a discursive movement that ends in the centered position and is indicative of interference during movement. Any specifically defined variation from a particular requirement. Uncommon forms of behavior. The fact of being different from what is usual or expected or something which is different from what is usual…

Removal of investing material to retrieve a casting or prosthesis.  

Less than normal growth of tissue or organ system.  

Excessive growth of tissue or organ system.