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a rare condition characterized by congenital absence of all teeth, primary and permanent
Anodontia
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a complete denture fabricated for placement immediately following the removal of a natureal tooth/teeth and/or other surgical preparation fo the dental arches
immediate denture
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a removable denture that covers and is partially supported by one or m ore remaining natural teeth, roots, and/or dental implants and the soft tissue of the residual alveolar ridge; also called overlay denture
overdenture
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a form of oral candidiasis that is a reoccurring disease common to denture wearers and may be characterized by generalized redness, inflamed mucosa of the tissures that support the denture, buring sensation, discomfort, unpleasant taste
denture stomatitis
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substance abuse with respect to alcohol abuse involves persistent patterns of heavy alcohol intake associated with health consequences and/or impairment in social functioning
abuse
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multiple papillary or focal sessilebased lesions caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV6 or HPV-11)
condyloma acuminatum
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discoloration of the skin that is blue-black with irregularly formed hemorrhagic areas. color changes iwth time to yellow or greenish-brown
ecchymosis
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mental anguish and despair caused by ridicule, intimidation, humiliation, name calling, harassment, threats, and controlling behavior; isolation
emotional abuse
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willful or unwillful failure of the caregiver or parents to provide the basic necessities to individuals in their care; abandonment; medical, dental, and deprivtion neglect
neglect
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nonaccidental injuries on family members by parents, caregives, spouses, or siblings
physical abuse
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nonconsensual or exploitive sexual contact, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, fondling, or pornographic activities
sexual abuse
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motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve with spasm of masticatory muscles and difficulty in opending the mouth (lockjaw)
trismus
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generalized feeling of ill-bing, malaise, restlessness, and discomfort
dysphoria
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method of drug delivery by patch on skin; a mode for slow release over extended time
transdermal
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type of drug delivery by infiltration of mucosal lining
transmucosal
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brand name of the generic drug disulfiram; used to deter consumption of alcohol by persons being treated for alcohol dependency by inducing vomiting
antabuse
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a serious acute condition associated with the last stages of alcohol withdrawal
delirium tremors
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feeling of well-being, elation; without fear or worry
euphoria
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a collapse of nasal bridge
saddlenose deformity
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a malignant tumor of epithelial origin
carcinoma
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distortion of the sense of taste
dysgeusia
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tending to become progressively worse and to result in death; having hte properties of anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis; said f tumores
malignant
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transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it; for example, regional or distant spread of cancer cells from teh site primarily involved.
metastasis
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affording relief, but does not cure
palliative
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occurrence in more than one form; the assumption of various distinct morphologic types by a single organsim or cell
pleomorphism
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long standing chronic inflammatory tissue that appears in single or multiple elongated folds realted to teh border of an ill-fitting denture
epulis fissuratum (aka denture irritation hyperplasia)
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mental anguish and despair caused by ridicule, name calling, humiliation, harassment, manipulation, threats, and controlling behavior
psychological abuse
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chronic red mucosal mucule or red patch
erythroplakia
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curvature of the spine resulting in hunch back
kyphosis
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patches of keratosis; white patches on the mucous membranes and tongue
leukoplakia
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tiny red or purple spots; bruise in the mouth
petichiae
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involuntary eye movement
nystagmus
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