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Prosthodontist
A dentist recognized by the American Dental Association
(ADA) as a specialist in restoring and replacing teeth.
Dental Implants
Titanium cylinders that are gently placed
in the jawbone.
Crowns
Dental restorations otherwise known as "caps" which
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Veneer
Very thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic
that are glued over the front of your teeth.
Fixed Bridge
A fixed bridge is used to replace one or several teeth.
A bridge works like a series of connected crowns, replacing
missing teeth by bridging the gap and using the surrounding
teeth as abutments.
Denture
A removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent
tissues.
Partial
A partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing
teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position.
Bruxism
An oral habit consisting of involuntary grinding, or
clenching of teeth, which may lead to occlusal trauma. |
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