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A crown or cap is a dental restoration that covers the exposed surface of a tooth to strengthen it or improve its appearance. A bridge is a dental restoration to replace one or more missing teeth. It includes an artificial tooth or teeth which are fused to crowns on either side to provide support. Crowns and bridges are designed to match the natural shape and strength of the teeth and can be made up of different types of material.
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infectio..
The jaws are divided into 4 quadrants to help identify the teeth. There are 32 teeth in..
Dental caries, also called tooth decay or cavities, is a condition in which the tooth s..
Dental restorations are used to replace missing teeth, repair part of the tooth structu..
A dental veneer is a thin layer of restorative material that is bonded to the visible s..
A dental implant is a foundation on which the replacement of one or more teeth can be s..
Teeth cleaning is performed at a dental office to remove plaque and tartar from the tee..
"A composite is a tooth-colored filling used to repair a tooth affected by decay, ..
