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Dental FAQ

  • Composite Restoration (Posterior) 4 Surfaces

    Composite Restoration (Posterior) 4 Surfaces

    A posterior composite restoration with 4 surfaces refers to a dental procedure where a tooth is restored using a tooth-colored composite resin material.
    The restoration is done on the back teeth, which are the premolars and molars. The restoration involves four sides or surfaces of the tooth.

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  • Denture Adjustment

    Denture Adjustment

    A denture adjustment is a modification made to a removable dental prosthesis (denture) to improve its fit, comfort, and function. Adjustments may be necessary due to changes in the oral tissues, denture wear, or other factors affecting the fit.

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  • Denture Rebase

    Denture Rebase

    A denture rebase is a dental procedure that involves replacing the entire base material of a denture while keeping the existing teeth or artificial teeth. This is done to address changes in the fit or condition of the denture base.

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  • Denture Reline, Chairside

    Denture Reline, Chairside

    Denture reline, specifically chairside denture reline, is a dental procedure performed to improve the fit and comfort of removable dentures directly in the dental office, without the need for sending the dentures to a dental laboratory.

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  • Denture Reline, Lab

    Denture Reline, Lab

    Denture Reline (lab) is the process of resurfacing the tissue side of a denture with new base material. Dentists may send your denture to a lab for relining, where technicians use specialized materials to improve the fit.

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  • Full Bony Impaction

    Full Bony Impaction

    Full bony impaction represents the surgical extraction of a fully impacted tooth where a tooth is fully impacted within the jawbone, meaning it has not erupted through the gum tissue and is completely encased within the bone. 

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  • Full Mouth Debridement

    Full Mouth Debridement

    Full mouth debridement is a dental procedure that involves the removal of excessive plaque and calculus (tartar) from the surfaces of the teeth. This is typically done when there is a significant accumulation of plaque and calculus, making a comprehensive examination difficult.

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  • Interim Stayplate

    Interim Stayplate

    An interim stayplate, also known as a temporary denture or provisional denture, is a removable dental appliance designed to replace missing teeth on a temporary basis.

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  • Partial Bony Impaction

    Partial Bony Impaction

    A partial bony impaction occurs when a tooth is only partially obstructed by bone and soft tissue, making it challenging for the tooth to fully erupt into its normal position in the oral cavity.

    Wisdom teeth (third molars) are commonly affected by partial bony impaction. However, other teeth can also experience partial impaction.

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  • Partial Mandibular Denture

    Partial Mandibular Denture

    A partial mandibular denture is a removable dental prosthesis designed to replace missing teeth in the lower jaw (mandible). It typically consists of replacement teeth attached to a framework that clasps onto existing natural teeth for support.

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