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CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
The broad, multicusped back teeth, used for grinding food are considered the largest teeth in the mouth. In adults there are a total of twelve molars (including the four wisdom teeth, or third molars), three on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
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A generic name for the many kinds of anesthetics used in the dental injection, such as Xylocaine, Lidocaine, or Novocaine. See local anesthetic.
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The removal of teeth and the repair and treatment of other oral problems, such as tumors and fractures.
Industry:Health care
A specialized branch of dentistry that corrects malocclusion and restores the teeth to proper alignment and function. There are several different types of appliances used in orthodontics, one of which is commonly referred to as braces.
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The technique of applying a chemical agent, usually hydrogen peroxide, to the teeth to whiten them.
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The exact amount issued on a bank draft to the provider of service.
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