A bridge is made up of two crowns one on each tooth on either side of the gap -- these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth -- and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials.
Over the Counter Medications. Drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general public without a prescription are defined as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
LOC is a Letter of Credit/Authorization letter issued by TPA to Network Hospital to offer credit facility to the Insured based on medical admissibility and Policy terms and conditions. It also specifies that any non-medical expenses should be collected from the Patient at the time of discharge.