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Palatal implant
Dental implant placed in the midsagittal area of the maxillary hard palate for use as anchorage in orthodontic treatment.
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Palatal groove
A developmental, anomalous groove usually found on the palatal aspect of maxillary central and lateral incisors. Also known as palatogingival groove and palatoradicular groove.
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Paget’s disease
Osteitis deformans. Disease of unknown etiology, characterized by enlargement of the cranial bones and often the maxilla and mandible. Cotton‐wool appearance of bone on a radiograph may be a diagnostic feature. An inflammatory cancerous condition of the areola and nipple, usually associated with carcinoma or the milk ducts and other tissues of the breast. A…
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PACS (abbrev)
Picture archiving and communication system.
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P value
Probability that an outcome would occur by chance. P values (probability values) range from 1 (absolutely certain) to 0 (absolutely impossible). A P value equal to or less than 0.05 means that the observed outcome is not likely (≤5%) to be the result of chance. The probability that a finding has occurred randomly rather than…
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Oxycodone
Semi‐synthetic opioid analgesic, recommended for moderate to severe pain. It may be used as a single agent or combined with products such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen. A narcotic pain reliever. Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Roxicodone, Tylox, and others) is prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is more effective in episodes of acute rather…
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Oxidized surface treatment
Modification of the surface properties of titanium dental implants by alteration of the titanium oxide layer thickness.
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Oxide surfaces
Oxygen‐containing compounds and complexes formed at the surface of an absorbent. In the case of titanium dental implants, oxidation of the implant surface creates titanium oxide of various chemical formulas through exposure to air or through treatment of the surface at the time of fabrication.
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Oxidating surface treatment
Creation of metallic oxides on the surface of metal. In the case of titanium, oxidation occurs immediately upon exposure to air. As a result, dental implants made of titanium are coated with titanium oxides critical for the success of osseointegration.
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Overload
Application of force to an object in excess of the force it was intended or designed to withstand. It has the potential for causing permanent deformation or damage to the structure or its support. A greater than normal stress or demand placed on a physiological system or organ, typically resulting in an increase in strength…
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