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A dental implant is a foundation on which the replacement of one or more teeth can be supported. It is embedded in the jaw bone and functions like a tooth root. A dental implant may be used to support a permanent crown, a dental bridge or a removable denture. Dental implants are recommended for anyone with missing teeth provided they have healthy gums, enough supporting bone and can tolerate minor oral surgery such as a tooth extraction.
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infectio..
The jaws are divided into 4 quadrants to help identify the teeth. There are 32 teeth in..
Dental caries, also called tooth decay or cavities, is a condition in which the tooth s..
Dental restorations are used to replace missing teeth, repair part of the tooth structu..
A crown or cap is a dental restoration that covers the exposed surface of a tooth to st..
A dental veneer is a thin layer of restorative material that is bonded to the visible s..
Teeth cleaning is performed at a dental office to remove plaque and tartar from the tee..
"A composite is a tooth-colored filling used to repair a tooth affected by decay, ..
