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Prefix denoting absence of, lacking, without; e.g. atoxic (not poisonous), abacterial (without bacteria).

Opposite to or directly away from the *apex.

The displacement or *dislocation of a bone from its normal position (e.g. the *temporomandibular joint).

[R. Abbé (1851–1928), American surgeon; J. A. Estlander (1831–81), Finnish surgeon] A full thickness flap

The method of assessment of critically ill patients and those suffering from cardiorespiratory arrest. A = Airway, B = Breathing,

That part of the body cavity below the chest and separated from it by the diaphragm. It contains a number

Movement away from the midline; e.g. the lateral rectus muscle is an abductor of the eye.

Deviating from the normal. Usually applied to a blood vessel or nerve that fails to follow its normal course.

The loss of tooth structure in the *cervical region of the *crown of a tooth. Some research studies

The removal or excision of a piece of tissue, usually by surgery. Surface ablation of the skin may be carried

1. The non-bacterial loss of tooth tissue due to frictional wear by extrinsic agents. Common causes are *toothbrushing,

A material used to smooth or roughen a softer material by mechanical wear. It may be delivered in a high

A localized accumulation of *pus in a cavity caused by tissue breakdown as a result of infection or foreign

A material applied topically to aid *haemostasis, usually following a dental extraction. It provides a structure for clot

Describing a material capable of taking up other substances by suction e.g. an absorbent paper point.

The passage of one substance to another by penetration or solution. For example, the passage of liquids into the mucosa,

An amorphous zone on the dentine surface into which adhesive agents can flow. See also hybrid layer.

Inappropriate use or treatment of materials, techniques, persons, programmes, or language. See also child abuse.

To touch or border upon. To have a common boundary.

A tooth, tooth root, or implant used to support a fixed or removable *prosthesis (bridge or partial denture). It