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Dislodged dental restoration
A dislodged restoration is a crown, inlay, bridge, or other fixed restoration that has come out or become loose. Before rebonding, the cause and the condition of the restoration and remaining tooth must be assessed.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Fractured dental restoration
Prosthesis fracture is a condition in which artificial restorations such as crowns, inlays, bridges, and dentures are broken. First, check whether the natural teeth are damaged and the extent of the fracture.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Longevity of dental restorations
The lifespan of a prosthesis refers to the period of time it maintains its function after being installed. Not only the material but also the remaining teeth and gums, adhesion/occlusion, and management status all have an effect.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental bonding agent
Bonding agent is an adhesive material that helps the teeth and restorative materials such as resin adhere. Its role is differentiated from that of filling resin that fills a defect or cement that fixes a prosthesis.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Removable partial denture
A removable partial denture replaces missing teeth when some natural teeth remain. It is designed to gain support and retention from the remaining teeth and gums.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental bridge
A bridge is a fixed prosthesis that restores function by connecting artificial teeth in place of missing teeth. There are ways to use natural teeth or implants as supports.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Irreversible pulpitis
Irreversible pulpitis is a diagnosis in which the inflamed pulp is difficult to recover from. Persistent pain or spontaneous pain after stimulation may be a clue, but comprehensive evaluation is performed through testing.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Biomimetic dentistry
Biomimetic dentistry is an approach to restore damaged teeth by referring to the structure and mechanical properties of natural teeth. It is not a term that refers to one material or the same treatment for all patients.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental gypsum
Dental plaster is a material used to create a solid model of teeth and gums obtained from an impression. It is different from the material placed in the mouth to fill cavities.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental ceramic
Ceramics are a group of inorganic materials used in dentistry for crowns, inlays, veneers, etc. There are many different types, so the strength and transparency cannot be considered the same just by the name ceramic.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Ceramic inlay
A ceramic inlay is made to fit a defect in a tooth. It usually sits between the cusps and is secured to the tooth to restore the chewing surface and tooth contacts.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Alginate impression material
Alginate is an elastic impression material used to imitate the shape of teeth and gums. Mix it with water, put it in a tray, let it harden in your mouth, and use it to make models.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Attachment-retained denture
An attachment-retained denture gains retention through precision connecting devices. It connects to restorations on supporting teeth or to implants; the attachment type and supporting structure need to be distinguished.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Endocrown
An endocrown restores the crown of a root-canal-treated tooth using the pulp chamber space and adhesive bonding. It differs from a restoration that uses a post inside the root.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental overlay
Overlay is the term for a partial restoration that broadly covers the chewing surface and multiple cusps of a tooth. The actual coverage area should be confirmed as the scope of use varies depending on the literature or medical description.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental onlay
An onlay is a partial restoration that covers one or more cusps while filling a defect in a tooth. It offers a wider range of protection than an inlay that goes between cusps.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Diagnostic wax-up
A diagnostic wax-up creates the planned tooth shape in wax or a similar material on a model. It is used to assess length, shape, and the bite and to communicate the planned restoration design.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Complete denture
A complete denture is a removable restoration that replaces all the teeth in an arch when no natural teeth remain. It is designed to obtain support and retention from the shape of the gums and jaw.
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