Glossary
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- TransostealDevice with threaded posts penetrating both the superior and inferior cortical bone plates of the mandibular symphysis and exiting through the permucosa. It may be intraoral or extraoral.
- TransplantationSurgical placement of biological material from one site to another.
- Transplantation Of Tooth Transfer of a tooth from one socket to another, either in the same or a different person.
- TransseptalThrough or across a septum.
- Treatment PlanThe sequential guide for the patient's care as determined by the dentist's diagnosis and is used by the dentist for the restoration to and/or maintenance of optimal oral health.
- TrismusRestricted ability to open the mouth, usually due to inflammation or fibrosis of the muscles of mastication.
- TuberosityA protuberance on a bone.
- Type 1 Individual ProviderA health care practitioner who is a single human being. ALL dentists are eligible to apply for Type 1 NPIs, regardless of whether they are covered by HIPAA.
- Type 2 Organization ProviderA health care provider that is an organization, such as a group practice or corporation. Individual dentists who are incorporated may enumerate as Type 2 providers, in addition to being enumerated as a Type 1. All incorporated dental practices and group practices are eligible for enumeration(...)