The prevention of disease.

An attempt to prevent disease.

the cleaning of the teeth for the prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.

(adj. Prophylactic) 1. Measure taken to prevent or protect against disease 2. Antibiotic prescribed to prevent infection

Prevention of something

Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures. It is intended to control local irritational factors.

to prevent disease; preventive treatment.

"preventive treatment of disease," 1746, Modern Latin, from Greek pro (see pro-) + phylaxis "a watching, guarding" (see prophylactic).

Treatment to prevent the onset of a particular disease (primary prophylaxis), or the recurrence of symptoms in an existing infection that has been brought under control (secondary prophylaxis, mainten [..]

Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures. Usually called a prophy or teeth cleaning, this procedure is performed in dental offices.

Using procedures designed for the purpose of actually avoiding or preventing mental and/or physical diseases or disorders.

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Prevention of a disease or condition.

(n) the prevention of disease

Steps taken to prevent a particular disease or condition, such as taking nitroglycerin to prevent angina.

prevention

A treatment given to a person to prevent them from getting a particular disease. Treatment intended to prevent the onset of an infection or disease.   QClick here to return to list   RClick here to re [..]

Prophy; a basic teeth cleaning.

This is a routine health service. A doctor or dentist does this to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease.

Prophylaxis is a medical term meaning to prevent disease. For example, prophylactic medicines are medicines given to an individual to prevent them developing a disease.

The removal of calculus (tartar), dental plaque, and stains from the teeth (above the gum line).

prevention, often refers to a treatment used to prevent a disease. 

Use of Antibiotics before, during, or after a diagnostic, Therapeutic, or surgical procedure to prevent infectious complications.

The prevention of Infection or Disease following exposure to a pathogen.

Prevention or protection against disease. See Related Term(s): Maintenance Therapy, Primary Prophylaxis

A routine service performed for the prevention of dental problems such as periodontal disease and caries. It includes a thorough scaling (removal of tartar above the gum line) and polishing of the teeth to remove plaque and stains.

Administering antibiotics as a preventive measure to keep an infection from developing.

   Prevention, as in dental prophylaxis or preventive tooth cleaning. Also called a "prophy" for short.

An attempt to prevent disease.

prevention of disease.

The prevention of, or protective treatment for disease. [4]

prevention of disease

Preventative medicine. In this case, prescribing a course of antibiotics following a tick bite in case the patient has been infected.

Though it is not only a dental term, prophylaxis is a concept important to dentistry. It refers to any treatment designed to prevent future problems rather than solve an existing issue. When your dent [..]

Prophylaxis is a measure taken for the prevention of a disease or condition.

The act of cleaning the teeth. Prosthodontics

The act of cleaning the teeth. Prosthodontics

A Greek word for "guarding" or "preventing beforehand"). In chess, a "Prophylactic move " is one that prevents an opponent from taking action in a particular region of the board, in order to stop a possible attack.

A strategy explored by Nimzovich, where you prevent your opponent from taking action in a certain area for fear of reprisal. Overprotection is a form of prophylaxis.

Prevention or protection.

A treatment intended to prevent disease or infection.

Preventative treatment measures. In factor usage, it is the scheduled infusion of the necessary factor to maintain high levels in the blood stream and prevent most bleeds.

The prevention of disease; preventive treatment.

  A medication or treatment given to prevent a disease or infection before it happens.

Preventive treatment, as in antibiotic prophylaxis.