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Bonding
(Composite Resin )
Process by which tooth-like resin is bonded to a tooth's surface, sculpted to
an ideal shape, hardened, and polished. |
Bridge
Fixed or removable dental appliance which replaces lost teeth. |
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Composite
Resin
Tooth-colored filling material made of resin reinforced with silica particles. |
Cosmetic
Contouring
Reshaping the natural teeth to make them straighter or more youthful on appearance. |
Cosmetic
Dentistry
The field of dentistry dedicated to the art science of enhancing a person's smile,
overall appearance, and oral health. |
Crown
A cap, cover, or restoration to replace the missing portion of a tooth. ( This
procedure can also correct general bite with individual teeth or replace
missing teeth.) |
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Dentin
The layer of tooth structure under the enamel. |
Diastema
The space between two front teeth. |
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Enamel
The hard, white outer layer of the tooth that covers and protects the dentin. |
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| Gingiva :
Gum. |
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High
Lipline
Where the widest smile meets the gum tissue above the teeth. |
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Inlay
A porcelain, resin, or gold filling ( made to fit a prepared cavity ) cemented
or bonded in place to help restore a decayed or broken tooth. |
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Laminate
Veneer
A thin porcelain resin shell that is bonded to the enamel of front teeth. |
Laminating
The process of applying a thin porcelain or composite resin veneer to a tooth. |
Low
Lipline
Where the widest smile barely reveals the bottom edges of the upper front teeth. |
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Malocclusion
A bad bite caused by incorrect positions of the upper or lower teeth. |
Midline
An imaginary vertical line that divides the face into equal parts. |
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Onlay
A porcelain, resin, or gold filling that protects a tooth by covering the chewing
surface. |
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Porcelain
A ceramic, tooth-colored material that fuses at high temperatures to form a hard,
enamel-like substance. |
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Veneers
( Porcelain or Composite )
Ultra-thin, cutom-made laminates bonded to teeth, especially effective for repairing
chipped, cracked, or worn teeth. |
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Whitening
The process of brightening stained, discolored, or dull teeth with in-office
power bleaching method or dentist-supervised, at-home whitening systems. |
