17Apr

What is posterior Crown?

Post crowns may be used when the tooth has been root filled. The weakened crown of the tooth is drilled off at the level of the gum. The dentist makes a double-ended ‘post’ to fit into the root canal.

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17Apr

What is abfraction?

Abfraction is the loss of tooth structure where the tooth and gum come together. The damage is wedge-shaped or V-shaped and is unrelated to cavities, bacteria, or infection.

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17Apr

What are Implant Secured Dentures?

Permanent implant-supported dentures are a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to dental implants in the jawbone that extend outward from the gums.

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17Apr

What is fluoride treatment?

Fluoride treatments are typically professional treatments containing a high concentration of fluoride that a dentist or hygienist will apply to a person’s teeth to improve health and reduce the risk of cavities. These in-office treatments may take the form of a solution, gel, foam, or varnish.

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17Apr

What is Drift and Overeruption

A missing tooth space with neighboring teeth can cause drifting of the teeth in the rest of the arch. This will result in potential long-term damage to many of your natural teeth and affect the appearance of your teeth.

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17Apr

Onlays are dental restorations for teeth that have cavities. Usually, the process to fit them takes place at least two dental visits. At the first visit, the dentist performs the onlay preparation, and at the second visit, they fit the permanent onlay restoration. Onlays also fit inside the tooth but extend onto the chewing surface of a back tooth to replace one or more cusps.

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