Category: L

Type of laser therapy applied for the stimulation of cell function. Unlike high‐power surgical lasers used to cut, coagulate, and evaporate tissues for surgical procedures, their biologic effect is not thermal. Called also biostimulating lasers or low‐intensity lasers.  

A study in which observations on subjects are made at two or more points in time. A study that measures subjects on the dependent variables at many points in time. A study of individuals or groups of people and of how some aspect such as their health or education changes over a long time.  …

Branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. It passes anteriorly between the heads of the lateral pterygoid muscle and descends inferiorly to the anterior border of the masseter muscle. It supplies the skin over the buccinator muscle as well as the mucous membrane lining its inner portion and the buccal gingiva of the…

An imaginary line passing longitudinally through the center of a body.  

Statistical approach to predict or estimate the value of a response variable from the known values of one (termed simple regression) or more (termed multiple regression) explanatory variables. Logistic regression is when the response variable is a binary categorical variable (such as diseased or not diseased) and it can be simple or multiple.  

An event occurring locally that can influence the manner in which a disease or condition is manifested.  

A curved or rounded projection or division, especially of a body organ or part. A division to about halfway of any organ; A part of the calyx or corolla that is distinct from the lower, united/fused part. A projecting segment of an organ, mtoo large to be called a tooth, but with the adjoining sinuses…

The larger dose given at the initiation of treatment in order to quickly achieve the desired blood or tissue final concentration. Amount of drug administered at the onset of treatment to rapidly bring the amount of drug in the body to therapeutic levels.  

Application of a force directly or indirectly onto a dental implant, tooth, or prosthesis. In insurance the amount added to the actuarial value of the coverage (expected or average amounts payable to the insured) to cover the expense to the insurer of securing and maintaining the business, i.e. the amount added to the pure premium…

Any external mechanical force applied to a prosthesis, dental implant, abutment, tooth, skeletal organ, or tissue. In implant dentistry, generally meant to be the placement of a superstructure on an implant to bring it into contact with the opposing teeth during function. Force exerted on the muscle.