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61. Study Model

Replica of a patient's teeth and dental arches made by pouring dental stone into an impression taken from the mouth.

62. Temporo-Mandibular Joint

The hinge structure where the upper and lower jaws meet in the skull; TMJ also implies the dysfunctional symptoms and signs of this complicated structure.

63. TMJ

Temporo-Mandibular Joint.

64. Tongue Thrust

A swallow pattern during which a person’s tongue position incorrectly pushes against surrounding teeth; This often creates an open bite, which can be corrected with myofunctional therapy to retain proper tongue and swallow patterns.

65. Ultrasonic Cleaning

The use of sound wave technology to clean teeth efficiently.

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