Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 150 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Chapter 150-14 - DENTAL APPLICANCES, CAPS, COVERINGS, PROSTHESES AND COSMETIC COVERINGS
Rule 150-14-.01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 150-14-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) "Appliance" means any fixed or removable structure which may or may not be made with an impression of a human mouth or extraoral facial structures or any portion of the human mouth, teeth, gums or jaw used to prevent adverse dental conditions, including but not limited to changing the appearance of teeth, changing the shape and shade of teeth, protect teeth, effecting the position of teeth or repairing or replacing missing or damaged teeth. In addition, appliances shall also include any device that gains a desired dental or medical result by using the teeth or surrounding oral structures as support.

(2) "Cap" shall mean any fixed or removable artificial structure created with a model or impression of a natural or artificial tooth and used or worn as a covering on that natural or artificial tooth.

(3) "Cosmetic covering" means any fixed or removable artificial structure or product used or worn as a covering on natural or artificial human teeth created with a model, impression or any other measuring device including but not limited to computer assisted design (CAD), of the human mouth or any portion thereof and used solely for cosmetic purposes. Cosmetic covering shall include, but not be limited to, such structures commonly known as "grills."

(4) "Covering" means any item that is used to permanently or temporarily place over a natural or prosthetic tooth.

(5) "Dentist" shall mean an individual who is licensed in this State pursuant O.C.G.A. § 43-11-1(9).

(6) "Fabricate" means to create, design or construct any structure, whether artificial or naturally occurring, defined by this rule as a dental appliance, cap, covering, prosthesis or cosmetic covering.

(7) "Prosthesis" means:

(a) Prosthesis: Artificial replacement of any part of the human body.

(b) Dental prosthesis: Any device or appliance replacing one or more missing teeth and/or, if required, associated structures. This term includes but is not limited to abutment crowns and abutment inlays/onlays, bridges, dentures, obturators, and gingival prostheses.

(c) Definitive prosthesis: Prosthesis to be used over an extended period of time.

(d) Fixed prosthesis: Non-removable dental prosthesis that is solidly attached to abutment teeth, roots or implants.

(e) Fixed-removable prosthesis: Combined prosthesis, one or more parts of which are fixed, and the other(s) attached by devices that allow their detachment, removal and reinsertion by a dentist only.

(f) Interim prosthesis: A provisional prosthesis designed for use over a limited period of time.

(g) Removable prosthesis: Complete or partial prosthesis, which can be removed and reinserted by a patient.

(8) "Theatrical purposes" shall mean any fabricated product defined by this rule that is only used during activities of the performing arts and removed immediately after such use.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-11-1, 43-11-7, 43-11-8, 43-11-17.

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