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prophylaxis (pro″fә-lak´sis) disease prevention; called also preventive treatment. dental prophylaxis
oral prophylaxis. oral prophylaxis
cleaning of the teeth by a dentist or dental hygienist, including removal of plaque, materia alba, calculus, and extrinsic
stains; done as a preventive measure for control of gingivitis. Called also dental prophylaxis.
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