Dental Encyclopedia
Treatments & ProceduresProsthesis
prosthodontics
- An artificial restoration that restores the function of a missing or damaged tooth
Treatments & ProceduresCrown
Tooth capping · crown
- A prosthesis that covers the entire damaged tooth
ImplantImplant
Artificial tooth · implant
- A treatment that places an artificial tooth root where a tooth is missing
Tooth AnatomyAlveolar Bone
Jawbone around the teeth · alveolar bone
- The part of the jawbone that surrounds and supports the teeth
Treatments & ProceduresScaling
Tartar removal · scaling
- Basic gum care that removes tartar and plaque
Dental ConditionsTartar
calculus
- Hardened plaque deposits that brushing cannot remove
Dental MaterialsZirconia
zirconia
- A prosthetic ceramic with high strength and good aesthetics
Tooth AnatomyEnamel
Enamel
- The hardest tissue, covering the surface of the tooth
Treatments & ProceduresComposite Resin
composite resin
- A restoration that fills a cavity with tooth-colored material
Tooth AnatomyTooth Crown
Head of the tooth · crown
- The part of the tooth visible above the gum line
ImplantSinus Lift
sinus lift
- A procedure that lifts the maxillary sinus for upper molar implants
Dental ConditionsDentin Hypersensitivity
Sensitive teeth · hypersensitivity
- Twinges in the teeth when exposed to cold or sweet foods
Treatments & ProceduresConscious Sedation
Sedation dentistry · sedation
- A method of receiving treatment in a semi-sleep state without fear
OrthodonticsOrthodontics
orthodontics
- Treatment that corrects tooth alignment and bite
Tooth AnatomyTooth Root
Root of the tooth · root
- The root portion of the tooth located below the gum
Treatments & ProceduresTooth Extraction
Pulling a tooth · extraction
- A procedure that removes a tooth that cannot be preserved
TMJ & Oral SurgeryTMJ Disorder
TMD
- A condition causing pain or sounds when moving the jaw
Tooth AnatomyDentin
Dentin
- The main tissue of the tooth, lying beneath the enamel
Dental ConditionsPeriodontitis
Gum disease · periodontitis
- An inflammatory disease that has spread to the gums and alveolar bone
Dental ConditionsTooth Decay
Dental caries
- A disease in which bacteria erode the tooth and create a cavity
ImplantAbutment
Abutment
- The post connecting the artificial tooth root to the prosthesis
Treatments & ProceduresRoot Canal Treatment
Endodontic treatment · endodontics
- Treatment that removes infected pulp and fills the root canal
Tooth AnatomyDental Pulp
Nerve, pulp · pulp
- The tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels
Tooth AnatomyWisdom Tooth
Third molar · wisdom tooth
- The third molar that erupts farthest back in the mouth
Treatments & ProceduresDenture
Denture
- A removable prosthesis that replaces multiple teeth
Equipment & TechnologyPanoramic X-ray
panorama X-ray
- A radiograph capturing the entire jaw in a single image
Tooth AnatomyCementum
Cementum
- A thin layer of hard tissue covering the tooth root
Tooth AnatomyTooth
Teeth
- Hard tissue in the mouth that chews food and aids pronunciation
ImplantNavigation-guided Implant
Digital guided implant
- A digital implant placed according to plan using 3D simulated surgery
Equipment & TechnologyIntraoral Scanner
intraoral scanner
- Equipment that digitizes the mouth in 3D without taking impressions
Aesthetic TreatmentLaminate Veneer
veneer
- An aesthetic prosthesis that bonds a thin ceramic shell to the tooth surface
Treatments & ProceduresInlay
inlay
- A partial restoration fabricated from an impression and fitted into the tooth
Dental ConditionsGingivitis
Gum inflammation · gingivitis
- Early-stage inflammation confined to the gums
Tooth AnatomyPermanent Teeth
Adult teeth · permanent teeth
- Adult teeth that erupt after the baby teeth fall out
Aesthetic TreatmentTeeth Whitening
whitening
- A procedure that lightens teeth by breaking down staining with a whitening agent
ImplantBone Graft
Bone grafting · bone graft
- A procedure that reinforces the foundation when the jawbone is insufficient