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Angular cheilitis
Inflammation affecting the corner angles or commissures of the mouth. An inflammation of the corners of the mouth. The cause is bacterial infection of the skin. Erythema and painful fissures are present. This condition usually occurs in edentulous patients.
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Cheilitis
Inflammation occurring in the lip. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology. Inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips due to overexposure to the sun, vitamin deficiency, or allergic reaction to cosmetics. Inflammation and cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth due to nutritional deficiency, infection, or allergies. Inflammation…
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Charge‐coupled device (CCD)
A device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated (e.g., conversion into a digital value). This is achieved by “shifting” the signals between stages within the device one at a time. Chargecoupled devices are widely used for digital imaging.
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Characterized denture base
A denture base with coloring that mimics the color, hues, and shades of naturally occurring oral tissues.
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Characterize
To define in a unique, distinguishing manner. To mark, identify, or describe the attributes of something. This helps to distinguish an individual or material from other examples of similar individuals or materials.
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Characterization
To change by applying distinct markings, indentations, coloration, and similar unique methods of demarcation on a tooth or dental prosthesis to improve the natural appearance.
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Chamfer angle
The angle formed by the surface plane of the prepared chamfer and the vertical component of the unprepared tooth. The angle formed by the surface plane of the restorative finish line of an implant abutment and its long axis.
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Chamfer
A tooth preparation line design in which the gingival aspect and external axial surface meet at an angle >90° but <180°. A small channel or trench.
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Pulp chamber
The segment of the pulp cavity located inside the anatomic crown portion of the tooth. The central cavity of a tooth. The pulp canal contains arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, and sensory nerve endings. Anatomically, the pulp chamber can be divided into the body and the pulp horns. Pulp horns correspond to the cusps of the…
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Cervix
A narrow or constricted portion; in dentistry, it refers to the constricted region where the crown meets the root of a tooth. The lower part and neck of the uterus. The cervix separates the uterus from the vagina. The cervix is composed of smooth muscle tissue to form a sphincter that expands during childbirth. The…
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