Category: P

The spontaneous reformation of the interproximal papilla following the establishment of a contact point and the management of the interproximal prosthetic papillary space. Also, the reestablishment of the lost interproximal papilla by surgical means.  

Measure taken to maintain the interdental papillae following tooth extraction to avoid black triangles between an implant and an adjacent tooth or between adjacent implants. This may include an atraumatic extraction, alveolar ridge preservation, and/or respecting certain parameters when placing implants, such as apicocoronal position and interimplant distance.  

Soft tissue occupying the interproximal space confined by adjacent crowns in contact. A small, nipple-shaped projection. In botany, a budlike structure associated with reproduction in certain algae. A small swelling which sticks up above the usual surface level. Papillae, small, nipplelike projection (e.g., the lacrimal papilla at the inner angle of the eye). Any small…

A thin, reformatted section of computed tomography scan data parallel to and following the curvature of the alveolar process as seen in the axial view.  

Tomographic survey radiograph of the maxillofacial complex in two dimensions. Image displays the maxilla and the mandible in its curvature and is produced by conventional tomography. Some X‐ray machines allow the image to be obtained in sectors.  

A significant reduction in blood cells and platelets in circulation. A condition in which there are too few red and white blood cells and blood platelets. Abnormal condition in which there is a marked decrease in all cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) of the blood, usually associated with aplastic anemia or…

Intravenous nitrogen‐containing bisphosphonate used for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and certain cancers affecting bone (e.g., multiple myeloma). Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of osteoclast migration and maturation.  

To examine by manipulation or touch, palpation. To examine or feel by the hand. To examine part of the body by feeling it with the hand. To examine by means of touch to evaluate the health of an organ or body part.  

Providing relief without effecting a cure. Affording relief, but not cure. An alleviating medicine. Treatment provided to relieve the symptoms of a disease rather than to effect a cure. Alleviating symptoms with out curing the underlying cause. Inducing relief, but not cure. A treatment or drug which relieves symptoms but does nothing to cure the…

To alleviate symptoms or afford relief from a disease or medical condition. To ease or reduce effect or intensity, especially of a disease; to allay temporarily, as pain, without curing.