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  • Prefabricated

    Manufactured in a standardized form or method in anticipation of application.  

  • Preemptive analgesia

    The use of analgesic medications before the onset of noxious stimuli. The administration of anesthetic before surgery in an attempt to abort postoperative pain and disability.  

  • Prednisone

    An oral glucocorticoid that is the dehydrogenated analog of cortisol. It is used as an antiinflammatory drug, with an intermediate half‐life. A synthetically produced steroid hormone produced from cortisone, used to treat allergies and rheumatoid arthritis. Glucocorticoid used to treat allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. An anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant drug. Prednisone (Sterapred)…

  • Prednisolone

    An intramuscular and intravenous glucocorticoid with an intermediate half‐life. A synthetically produced steroid hormone, similar to cortisone, used especially to control inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Synthetic glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory drug. Glucocorticoid used to treat inflammatory conditions. Adverse effects include those associated with most of the corticosteroids, including fluid and electrolyte imbalances…

  • Precision attachment

    A retainer consisting of a metal receptacle (matrix) and a closely fitting part (patrix); the matrix is usually contained within the normal or expanded contours of the crown on the abutment tooth/dental implant and the patrix is attached to a pontic or the removable dental prosthesis framework. An interlocking device, one component of which is…

  • Precious metal

    Naturally occurring rare metallic element with a set of physical and chemical properties unrivaled by other materials. It is less chemically reactive than most elements. Examples include gold, platinum, osmium, iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and silver.  

  • Preceramic solder

    A soldering procedure of the metal framework of a metal‐ceramic prosthesis before ceramic build‐up at a temperature of 1075–1120 °C.  

  • Preangled abutment two piece

    A two‐piece stock dental implant abutment that has a preset angle to the long axis of the implant fixture.  

  • Preangled abutment one piece

    The onepiece stock.  

  • PRDP (abbrev)

    Partial removable dental prosthesis.  

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