- 産業: Health care
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CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
A generic name for the many kinds of anesthetics used in the dental injection, such as Xylocaine, Lidocaine, or Novocaine. See local anesthetic.
Industry:Health care
An intraoral x-ray taken with the film held between the teeth in biting position.
Industry:Health care
Any contact between biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.
Industry:Health care
Treatment to restore a physically disabled person's ability to perform activities such as walking, eating, drinking, dressing, toileting, and bathing.
Industry:Health care
A cast gold or porcelain filling that covers one or all of the tooth's cusps.
Industry:Health care
A period when eligible persons can enroll in a health benefits plan.
Industry:Health care
A general term used when some benefits are available for out-of-network covered services. Often coverage is less than the coverage available for in-network services, and the covered person has to pay for services up front and then file a claim for reimbursement. The details of such privileges, if they exist, will vary from plan to plan.
Industry:Health care
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.
Industry:Health care
