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 needed to meet anticipated liabilities for expenses, contingencies, profits or special situations. Loading costs for group health insurance range from 5 to 25 percent of premiums; for individual health insurance they go as high as 40 to 60 percent.
The rapid or repeated administration of a drug to quickly achieve a therapeutic level.