Comprehensive oral evaluation
A 'comprehensive oral exam' involves the extensive evaluation that involves recording all intraoral, extraoral, and soft tissues
Read moreComprehensive periodontal evaluation
The AAP recommends an annual comprehensive periodontal evaluation, or CPE, to assess your periodontal health and identify conditions such as periodontal disease that may need additional treatment
Read moreOral Prophylaxis
Oral prophylaxis has gained tremendous popularity in recent years due to the introduction of ultrasonic scaling instruments and other high-tech devices
Read morePre post pic treatment planning pics through software
This article appeared as an introduction to a Comparison Chart on Treatment Planning Systems in the July/August 2014 issue
Read moreTopical fluoride application
Topical fluoride treatment is the direct application of fluoride onto the teeth in the form of varnishes, paste, gel or foam
Read moreSpace maintainer
Dental space maintainers are devices used to leave enough space open for permanent teeth to grow in after baby teeth are lost prematurely
Read moreFixed ortho appliance therapy
Fixed appliances like braces are attached to the teeth by metal bands or special cement
Read moreClear aligner/ invesiliner ortho treatment
Invisalign clear aligners work the same way traditional braces do: by applying carefully controlled forces to teeth to move them into a better position
Read morePits and fissures Sealant
The use of pit and fissure sealants provides a physical barrier that inhibits microorganisms and food particles accumulation, preventing caries initiation, and arresting caries progression
Read morePeriapical radiograph RVG
The Radio Vision Graphy (RVG) imaging system1 commonly used in dentistry to take intraoral periapical radiographs features the latest innovations in digital radiography, delivering the highest image resolution (> 20 LP/mm)
Read moreFull mouth debridement to enable comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis
FULL MOUTH DEBRIDEMENT TO ENABLE A COMPREHENSIVE ORAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS ON A SUBSEQUENT VISIT
Read morePeriodontal maintenance [ scaling for sever periodontites]
It involves both scaling and root planing, meaning tartar must be removed from deep between the teeth and gums
Read moreApplication of Desensitizing Medicament or Resin
Application of desensitizing Medicaments or Resins is indicated for teeth with sensitivity that does not resolve with an over the counter desensitizing dentifrice
Read moreBiopsy of oral tissue
Biopsy is indicated for the assessment of any unexplained oral mucosal abnormality that persists despite treatment or the removal of local irritants
Read moreComposite (advanced tooth colour) restoration of teeth
Tooth coloured composite restoration is an effective technique that helps in cosmetic improvements of smile
Read morePrefabricated stainless steel and zirconia crown
Prefabricated crown covers are used on permanent teeth primarily as a temporary measure
Read morePin retention, Post and Core to restore grossly decayed tooth
Pin Retention – Per Tooth, In Addition To Restoration - Dental Procedure Code Description
Read morePFM Crown
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns have been considered the gold standard for the repair of damaged teeth
Read morePFM CAD CAM CROWN
CAD-CAM PFM ( full form is Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Milling) is designed and precision milled with CAD/CAM technology with 5 years warranty
Read morePFM DMLS CROWN
DMLS is a manufacturing process for producing complex 3D components directly from 3D CAD data without using any machining
Read moreFixed Partial Denture for missing teeth
Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw
Read moreDeciduous tooth Extraction
Use an open extraction technique if the root is visible on the intraoral radiograph
Read moreSurgical removal of impacted tooth
However, removal of impacted wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gum tissue and removing bone
Read moreAlveolar or Gingival Reconstruction
Alveolar mucosa is the soft, thin mucous membrane that sits above the marginal gingiva and the attached gingiva, and continues across the floor of the mouth, cheeks, and lips
Read moreVestibuloplasty
Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure designed to restore alveolar ridge height by lowering muscles attaching to the alveolar bone
Read moreTooth re-implantation and/or stabilization
How do you fix a displaced tooth? Extrusive luxation: Your dentist will clean your root with saline solution
Read moreSurgical access of an unerupted tooth
In a simple surgical procedure performed in the periodontists office, the gum on top of the unerupted tooth will be lifted up to expose the hidden tooth underneath
Read moreRoot canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth
Read moreRetreatment of previous root canal therapy
Retreatment is considered the primary procedural option when the tooth exhibits inadequate initial root canal treatment, has palpation and percussion sensitivity, localized swelling, recurrent caries, leaky provisional restorations, and substandard or missing coronal restorations
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