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The Medical Office
Module 170 Unit 3
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Undergraduate 2
10/25/2011

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apexification
Definition
Removal of dental pulp and treatment of the apex with calcium hydroxide resulting in stimulation of growth of the cementum, which promotes apical closure.
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appliance
Definition
a device used to replace missing parts, provide function, or perform a therapeutic purpose.
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endodontics
Definition
treatment of dental pulp or other internal structures of the teeth.
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periodontics
Definition
treatment of the tissues surrounding and supporting teeth.
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orthodontics
Definition
correction or prevention of poor misaligned teeth.
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impacted tooth
Definition
any tooth that is positioned or wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue, preventing it from erupting normally
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inlay
Definition
a dental restoration shaped to the form of a cavity and inserted and secured with cement.
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lingual bar
Definition
the metal bar on the lingual surfaces of the teeth connecting the right and left sides of the lower partial denture.
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nuetroclusion
Definition
occlusion of the teeth in which the mesiobuccal cusp of the upper first molar interdigitates with the buccal groove of the lower first molar
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onlay
Definition
a cast occlusal restoration that covers the entire incisal or occlusal surface of the tooth, frequently used to restore lost tooth structure and restore vertical dimension.
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pontic
Definition
the part of a fixed bridge that is suspended between abutments and replaces a missing tooth; an artificial tooth in a removable denture.
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pulp capping
Definition
the operation of placing a covering over the exposed pulp of a tooth.
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alveoplasty
Definition
surgical excision or revision of the alveolar process to restore a normal contour.
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pulpectomy
Definition
complete removal of either vital or inflamed pulp from the chamber and the root canal.
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restoration
Definition
restoring natural or ideal contour and function relating to fillings, crowns, inlays, ect.
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intraoral x-rays
Definition
include periapicals, bitewings, full-mouth series, and occlusal x-rays.
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occlusal x-rays
Definition
larger x-rays which shows the floor of the mouth and the palate., lingual side of the teeth, and a portion of the palate.
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prophylaxis
Definition
the removal of bacterioplaque, calculus, stains and other potentially harmful materials from the teeth by superficial scaling and polishing as a preventative measure for the control of local irritational factors.
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palatal bar
Definition
support that runs across the top of the palate.
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jump
Definition
the replacement of the base of the denture because of the deterioration or tissue changes.
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TMJ dysfunction
Definition
a manifestation of an abnormality of the joint where the lower jaw hinges to the upper jaw.
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distoclusion
Definition
when the maxillary arch protrudes out from the mandibular arch.
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peer review
Definition
an objective, unbiased group of physicians determines what payment is adequate for services provided.
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insurance commissioner
Definition
the regulatory agency for the insurance industry and serves asa liason between the patient and carrier and between the physician and carrier
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ERISA
Definition
protects the interests of participants and their beneficiaries who depend on benefits from private employee benefit plans.
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documentation
Definition
records kept of events to future reference
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QICs
Definition
process reconciderations of carriers' initial determinations and redeterminations.
Term
redetermination
Definition
provider has 120 days to file a request for a Medicare review
Term
ALJ hearing
Definition
physicians have 60 days to file an appeal, the 3rd level of appeal.
Term
-cyesis
Definition
pregnancy
Term
episi/o
Definition
vulva, pudenda
Term
multi-
Definition
many, much
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neo-
Definition
new
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nulli-
Definition
none
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peri-
Definition
around
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pseudo-
Definition
false
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gravida
Definition
pregnancy
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LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
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VDRL
Definition
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
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HCG
Definition
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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Nonstress Test
Definition
test to identify compromise in conditions with poor placenta function
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OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
abruptio placentae
Definition
premature separation of a normally situated placenta after the 20th week of gestation
Term
C-section
Definition
delivery of fetus by means of an incision through th abdominal cavity and then into the uterus.
Term
ACOG
Definition
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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eclampsia
Definition
complication of severe preeclampsia that involves seizures, also known as toxemia.
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Toxemia
Definition
pregnancy induced hypertension
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Pap
Definition
Papanicolaou (smear)
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miscarriage
Definition
spontaneous abortion, loss of fetus due to natural causes.
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RhoGam
Definition
injectable blood product that can safely prevent sensitization of a RH- mother by supressing her ability to respond to RH-positive red blood cells and protect the RH+ fetus from antibodies by its RH- mother
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