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Restorative Dentistry
84 articles on restorative dentistry from our team.
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Restorative Dentistry
Dental Clinical Terms : Obturate
With reference to endodontics, refers to the sealing of the canal(s) of tooth roots during root canal therapy procedure with an appropriately prescribed…
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Restorative Dentistry
Dental Clinical Terms : Crown
An artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth structure, or is placed on a dental implant. It is…
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Restorative Dentistry
Dental Clinical Terms : Coping
A thin covering of the coronal portion of the tooth usually without anatomic conformity. Custom made or pre-fabricated thimble-shaped core or base layer…
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Restorative Dentistry
Dental Clinical Terms : Bleaching
Process of lightening of the teeth, usually using a chemical oxidizing agent and sometimes in the presence of heat. Removal of deep seated intrinsic or…
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Restorative Dentistry
How to, Oral Irrigator Cleaning Technique
After filling the reservoir with water, point the nozzle close to the gum line at an angle of 90 degrees. Then start the device by setting the appropriate…
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Restorative Dentistry
Other Components of Toothpaste : Remineralizing Agents
Chemical repair (remineralization) of early tooth decay is promoted naturally by saliva. However, this process can be enhanced by various remineralisation…
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Restorative Dentistry
Ingredients of Toothpaste : Fluorides
Fluoride in various forms is the most popular and effective active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. Fluoride is present in small amounts in…
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Restorative Dentistry
Toothpaste
Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral…
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Restorative Dentistry
Patient Services : Crowns
Crowns cover and strengthen broken or decayed teeth. Crowns look natural and give you a healthy smile. When the size of a filling exceeds a certain…
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Restorative Dentistry
Patient Services : Fillings
Replace your old, blackened mercury fillings with the new, safe tooth-colored replacements. These advanced materials make your mouth look and feel natural…
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Restorative Dentistry
Hard Tissue Formation : Dentin
Dentin formation, known as dentinogenesis, is the first identifiable feature in the crown stage of tooth development. The formation of dentin must always…
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Restorative Dentistry
Enamel Loss
The high mineral content of enamel, which makes this tissue the hardest in the human body, also makes it demineralize in a process that often occurs as…
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