cavity check
Tooth decay search
A cavity check is a search of body cavities—mouth, rectum, vagina—for concealed contraband.
The term appears most often in prison and law enforcement contexts, where inmates or suspects may hide drugs, weapons, or other prohibited items.
New arrivals undergo a full cavity check.
Also called a body cavity search.
- dentalRelating to teeth
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- fillingMaterial placed within
- toothCalcified jaw structure
- decayGradual organic breakdown
hole · hollow · probe · dentist · dental chair · open wide · drill · mouth · molar · root · enamel · tooth decay · search · inspection · gap · void · pocket · recess
- Dental Examsoral exam, dental x-rays, bitewing, dental probe, dental mirror
- Dental visitX-ray, cleaning, drill, exam, checkup
dental procedure type
cavity checkcavity filling
Repair for tooth decay
teeth cleaning · dental cleaning · tooth extraction · root canal · dental treatment
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