The point of convergence of two planes in a cavity preparation.  

The perception by which objects are distinguished as white or gray and light or dark; equivalent to shading in grays,...

Any substance, such as gut, nylon, silk, or wire, used to tie an object or strangulate a part. A wire...

The binding together of teeth with ligatures for stabilization and immobilization.  

To tie or bind, usually in the therapeutic sense, for the purpose of stopping bleeding or immobilizing a structure. To...

A band of fibrous tissue that connects bones and cartilages, serving to support and strengthen joints. A band of tissue,...

Statistical method to describe the survival (e.g., dental implants) in a sample. The distribution of survival times is divided into...

An inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder characterized by discrete skin papules with a keratinized covering which often appears in the form of...

A phase of bacteria that have lost the cell wall. Bacteria in this phase retain the ability to reproduce and...

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic with a broad spectrum of action, which may be used orally or parenterally. It is used in implant...