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2. Crown (dental restoration) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, a crown or a dental cap is a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown may be needed when a large dental cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Some dentists will also finish root canal treatment by covering the exposed tooth with a crown. A crown is typically bonded to the ...

3. Post and core - Wikipedia

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   Post and core. A post and core crown is a type of dental restoration required where there is an inadequate amount of sound tooth tissue remaining to retain a conventional crown. A post is cemented into a prepared root canal, which retains a core restoration, which retains the final crown. [1] [2]

4. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 23.2-23.4. [edit on Wikidata] Dental restoration, dental fillings, or simply fillingsare treatments used to restore the function, integrity, and morphology of missing toothstructure resulting from cariesor external trauma as well as to the replacement of such structure supported by dental implants.[1]

5. Crown (tooth) - Wikipedia

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   Vessels and nerves: :25. dental :26. periodontal :27. alveolar through channel. In dentistry, crown refers to the anatomical area of teeth, usually covered by enamel. The crown is usually visible in the mouth after developing below the gingiva and then erupting into place. If part of the tooth gets chipped or broken, a dentist can apply an ...

6. Crown lengthening - Wikipedia

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   Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure performed by a dentist, or more frequently a periodontist, where more tooth is exposed by removing some of the gingival margin (gum) and supporting bone. [1] Crown lengthening can also be achieved orthodontically (using braces) by extruding the tooth. Crown lengthening is done for functional and/or ...

7. Fixed prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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   Fixed prosthodontics. Fixed prosthodontics is the branch of prosthodontics that focuses on dental prostheses that are permanently affixed (fixed). Crowns, bridges (fixed dentures), inlays, onlays, and veneers are some examples of indirect dental restorations. Prosthodontists are dentists who have completed training in this specialty that has ...