Dental Procedures

abscess

acute or chronic localized inflammation, associated with tissue destruction and frequent swelling

biopsy

removing tissue for histologic evaluation

cavity

missing tooth structure due to decay

crown

artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure

dental implant

a specially designed device placed within or on the mandibular of maxillary bone

endodontic- root canal

inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth, removes the pulp, cleans, disinfects and shapes, then places a filling to seal the space

extraction

removing a tooth

fracture

the breaking of a part, especially a bony structure

gingivitis

inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue

impacted tooth

unerupted or partially erupted tooth that is positioned against another tooth

malocclusion

incorrect position of biting or chewing surface of the upper and lower teeth