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Dental crown
A dental crown surrounds the crown portion of a damaged tooth to restore its shape and chewing surface. It protects remaining tooth structure weakened by extensive decay or fracture.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Tooth preparation
Tooth preparation is the process of removing tissue damaged by cavities or cutting tooth tissue to create space and shape for a restoration. The purpose and required extent vary from tooth to tooth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Adhesive bonding
Prosthetic bonding is the process of preparing the surface of the tooth and restoration and then joining the two sides with an adhesive material. The surface treatment and fixation method vary depending on what material is attached.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Provisional restoration
A provisional restoration protects a tooth and temporarily supports its shape and function before the final restoration is placed. It is used as an interim restoration during treatment.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Natural tooth preservation
Natural tooth preservation is a treatment principle that seeks to restore health and function while maintaining treatable teeth and remaining tissue. It includes several methods, including cavity management, dental pulp and root canal treatment, and gum treatment and restoration.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dentin hypersensitivity
Dentin hypersensitivity is brief, sharp sensitivity when exposed dentin encounters a stimulus such as cold food or air. It must be distinguished from pain caused by decay, cracks, or other problems.
Decay, root canals & restorations
All-ceramic
All-ceramic is a category of dental restorations made of ceramic without a metal structure. It is not a specific product name and includes different materials such as glass ceramic and zirconia.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment preserves a natural tooth by removing inflamed or infected pulp tissue and cleaning and filling the canals inside the tooth. It is also called endodontic treatment.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Mineral trioxide aggregate
MTA stands for mineral trioxide aggregate. It is a calcium silicate-based dental material used in endodontic care, including pulp protection. The name refers to a material, not a treatment.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown
PFM crowns are crowns with tooth-colored porcelain coated on the outside of the metal structure. A combination of metal and ceramic is used to restore the form and function of damaged teeth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Polymethyl methacrylate
PMMA is an abbreviation for an acrylic resin called polymethyl methacrylate. In dentistry, it is used as a material to make temporary crowns or bridges, and the specific scope of use varies depending on the product.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Reversible pulpitis
Reversible pulpitis is a condition in which the pulp inside the tooth is inflamed, but it is judged to be recoverable if the cause is removed and treated appropriately. Diagnosis is made by looking at the symptoms and test results together.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Indirect restoration
Indirect restoration is a method of restoring damaged form and function by attaching a restoration made outside the mouth to the tooth. This includes inlays, onlays, and crowns.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Indirect pulp capping
Indirect pulp capping aims to preserve pulp vitality in a deeply decayed tooth by protecting the remaining dentin and restoring the tooth without directly exposing the pulp. Suitability must be assessed according to the condition of the pulp.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Gold inlay
Gold inlay is a partial restoration made separately from a dental alloy containing gold and fixed to fit within the damaged area of the tooth. It is different in scope from a gold crown that surrounds the entire tooth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Gold crown
A gold crown is a prosthesis made to surround the crown of a tooth with a dental alloy containing gold. It is used to restore the form and chewing function of damaged or weakened teeth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Occlusal adjustment
Occlusal adjustment is a treatment that examines the contact relationship between the upper and lower teeth and then adjusts the bite by trimming the necessary contact areas. You must distinguish whether you are adjusting the tooth itself or part of the restoration.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Intracanal medicament
An intracanal medicament is a substance placed in the root canals for a period of time when root canal treatment is completed over several visits. It helps control infection between appointments, including reducing remaining microorganisms.
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