A complete denture, also known as a full denture, takes up the whole mouth rather than just a part of it. It's a removable device that can be used to replace missing teeth and is used by someone who has lost all of their teeth. Complete dentures are usually made from acrylic.
Restorative dentistry is first and foremost concerned with keeping the mouth functioning as best it can and, in the process of doing so, can improve the overall look of one's smile. This is what separates restorative dentistry from cosmetic dentistry — the latter is more concerned with aesthetics.
With a fixed bridge, the teeth on both sides of the gap are crowned. These teeth, also called abutment teeth, serve as anchor teeth for the false replacement tooth (i.e. pontic) in the middle. A fixed bridge is cemented into place, thus can only be removed by a dentist.
Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health.
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth. During the root canal process, the inflamed pulp is removed. The surfaces inside the tooth are then cleaned and disinfected, and a filling is placed to seal the space.
Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings that shield the chewing surfaces of your back teeth from harmful, cavity-causing bacteria. Dentists or hygienists may place sealants as part of a preventive dental treatment plan.
Oral prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed by a dentist or oral hygienist in order to thoroughly clean the teeth. In this procedure bacterial plaque and tartar are removed from te surface of the teeth with the help of scaling and polishing.
Fillings are special materials that your dentist places on your teeth to repair tooth decay (cavities) or defects on the tooth surface. Fillings (also called restorations) restore the tooth to form and function. Advances in dental materials and methods provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.
It is a procedure wherein the dentist will remove the tooth by separating and opening the gums, sometimes there is the necessity to remove bone around the tooth.
