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2. Veneer (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   MeSH. D003801. [edit on Wikidata] In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics and function of a smile and protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed ...

3. Dental composite - Wikipedia

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   Dental composite resins (better referred to as " resin-based composites " or simply " filled resins ") are dental cements made of synthetic resins. Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble, of good tooth-like appearance, insensitive to dehydration, easy to manipulate and inexpensive.

4. Cosmetic dentistry - Wikipedia

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   The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is the largest international dental organization in the world, composed of general dentists, specialists, and lab technicians focused on the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Founded in 1984, the AACD has over 7,000 members in the United States and more than 70 countries around the globe.

5. Crown (dental restoration) - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 23.41. MeSH. D003442. [edit on Wikidata] 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 ...

6. Aesthetic anterior composite restoration - Wikipedia

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   Aesthetic anterior composite restoration. Anterior teeth are some of the most scrutinized teeth, as the size, shape and color of the anterior upper teeth plays an important role in dental aesthetics and smile aesthetics. [1] A few aesthetic anterior problems, such as dental caries, tooth fracture, [2] enamel defects [3] and diastemas, can be ...

7. Restorative dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Restorative dentistry is the study, diagnosis and integrated management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures and the rehabilitation of the dentition to functional and aesthetic requirements of the individual. Restorative dentistry encompasses the dental specialties of endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics and its ...