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Additive manufacturing (AM)
The “process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies, such as traditional machining,” as defined by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).
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Adaptation syndrome
The body’s shortand long‐term response to accommodate stress.
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Adaptation
The act or process of adapting; the state of being adapted. The act of purposefully adapting two surfaces to provide intimate contact. The progressive adjusted changes in sensitivity that regularly accompany continuous sensory stimulation or lack of stimulation. In dentistry, (A) the degree of fit between a prosthesis and supporting structures, (B) the degree of…
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Acyclovir
A synthetic acyclic purine nucleoside that may be used systemically. Drug of choice in simple mucocutaneous herpes simplex, in immunocompromised patients with initial herpes genitalis. Also active against herpes virus including H. zoster and H. varicella. An ointment applied to herpes sores or a tablet to relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce the amount of…
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Acute infection
Infection with a rapid onset and usually a severe course. An infection that appears suddenly and may be of brief or prolonged duration.
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Acute abscess
Abscess of relatively short duration, typically producing local swelling, inflammation, and pain.
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Actual implant length/diameter
The exact measurement of the length and diameter of a dental implant.
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Activating tool
Instrument used to increase or reduce the retention of an attachment.
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Actinomycosis
A subacute to chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces. A common form is cervicofacial (i.e., lumpy jaw). A fungal disease transmitted to humans from cattle, causing abscesses in the mouth and lungs (pulmonary actinomycosis) or in the ileum (intestinal actinomycosis). Disease of cattle and humans (in humans, caused by the bacteria Actinomyces Israeli) characterized by…
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Actinomyces viscosus
A pathogenic bacterial species that is catalase positive, gram positive, facultative anaerobic, nonmotile, filamentous, and pleomorphic. It is an indigenous microflora that colonizes the mouth of humans and is often affiliated with gingivitis, periodontitis, and root caries.
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