Category: O

Devices that use light projection or laser beams to obtain a 3D digital replica of an object.  

A substance (e.g., antibody, complement) capable of enhancing phagocytosis. A substance in the blood that aids phagocytes in destroying bacteria. A substance, usually an antibody, in blood which sticks to the surface of bacteria and helps to destroy them. Component of normal serum which renders bacteria susceptible to phagocytosis. Normal opsonin is non-specific and thermolabile,…

An infection that develops in an immune compromised patient that is caused by endogenous, normally nonpathogenic, flora. Infection resulting from a defective immune system. An infection caused by an organism which becomes pathogenic under certain conditions, e.g., during immunosuppression. An infection caused by a microorganism that rarely causes disease in persons with a normal immune…

Morphine‐like centrally acting analgesic, the primary medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Symptoms include initial euphoria followed by apathy, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and impaired judgment. Diminished pupil size in the eyes, drowsiness, slurred speech, and impairment in attention or memory are some of the physical indicators. A drug, an endogenous chemical produced…

Osteoprotegerin.  

The flap of mucosa over a partially erupted tooth. A lid covering a flower, bud or fruit. A part of the cerebral hemisphere which overlaps the insula. A plug of mucus which can block the cervical canal during pregnancy. Opercula, lid, covering, or plug, as the mucous plug that closes the uterus during pregnancy. A…

The change in position of the mandible as the maxillary and mandibular jaws separate upon opening.  

Direct impression. Impression technique that uses an impression coping with retentive features around which a rigid elastic impression material is injected. To remove the impression, the impression coping is first unthreaded through an opening on the occlusal surface of the tray.  

Lack of contact between opposing teeth in centric occlusion.  

Instrument used to apply a torque during removal of an implant mount.