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2. Pivot tooth - Wikipedia

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   Pivot tooth with a ferrule. The pivot tooth [1] [2] is a fixed dental prosthesis used to rebuild a tooth.It is a type of crown-root foundation [], but it is an independent supplement and usually consists of a pin or peg and a full crown [3] permanently connected (i.e., without cement) and placed in the patient's oral cavity during a single visit. [4]

3. Dental instrument - Wikipedia

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   Another aspect of the syringe is the capability of use, which means dentists are able to easily insert fluid in the device and follow the color coded instructions that allow for efficient use of the dental instrument. [3] The device is so intricately sized that doctors are able to grip it well enough to get the job done. [3]

4. 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. [1] A crown is typically bonded to ...

5. 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.

6. Crownlay - Wikipedia

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   Crownlays are typically used in place of traditional post and core restorations. Post and core buildups are essentially rods of restorative material made out of titanium, stainless steel or resin that glean extra surface area against the internal walls of root canal-treated teeth when there is little to no teeth left above the gumline to hold a normal crown or onlay in place.

7. Bridge (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Biological failures: These can occur due to caries in the tooth (one of the commonest causes of crown and bridge failures [9]) or due to pulpal injury. Problems with abutment teeth such as tooth fracture, secondary caries or periodontal disease can cause discomfort and put pressure on surrounding soft tissues to also cause a biological failure ...

8. Do I need to worry about brushing my teeth too hard? Here’s ...

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   Dr. Whitney White, a dentist and owner of Aspen Dental in Las Vegas, agrees, saying that noticeable gum recession, aka your teeth appearing longer, and increased sensitivity to hot and cold foods ...

9. Fixed prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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   A crown is used to cover a tooth and may be commonly referred to as a "cap." Traditionally, the teeth to be crowned are prepared by a dentist, and records are given to a dental technician to construct the prosthesis. The records include models, which are replicas of a patient's teeth, and the impressions used to make these models.