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Mesenchymal stem cell.  

Magnetic resonance imaging.  

Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.  

Mesenchymal progenitor cell.  

Megapascal.  

A prosthesis that is held in position by the teeth and used by a disabled person to perform certain functions (e.g., as a rod for the purposes of pointing).  

Restoration of the form and function of the masticatory apparatus to as near normal as possible.  

A removable dental appliance made of resilient or hard materials used to protect the teeth and surrounding tissues from injury. A flexible, removable, plastic device worn to protect the teeth, mouth, and head during sports and recreational activities. Mouth guards help to prevent the lower jaw from being forced into the upper jaw, which can…

The process of breathing primarily through the oral cavity rather than the nasal passages. May be associated with gingival enlargement and inflammation. Breathing with an open mouth instead of through the nose can occur due to blockages in the nasal passages from thick mucus (like during a severe cold or sinusitis) or from enlarged tonsils…

Removable flat, round components made of metal or resin that facilitate the attachment of dental casts to the upper and lower members of an articulator.