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  • Dental Sports Guards

    Dental Sports Guards

    Dental Sports Guards . Over the counter dental sports guards are cheaper than the custom ones made by the dentist. The reason is that the material used for over the counter sports guards are not durable and very thick. Also they are ill fitting and uncomfortable.

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  • Tooth Avulsion

    Tooth Avulsion

    Tooth Avulsion. What to do when a tooth is knocked out? The treatment for permanent teeth consists of replantation, immediately if possible. Replantation — physically replacing the tooth into its socket. The proper way to remove debris from the root of an avulsed tooth is to rinse it in cold water.

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  • Root Canal Visits

    Root Canal Visits

    Root Canal Visits. Root canals may be treated in one or multiple visits. Most root canals can be treated in one visit. The exceptions are extremely infected teeth, complications from the procedure, and complex cases.

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  • Sports Injuries and TMJ

    Sports Injuries and TMJ

    Sports Injuries and TMJ. Sport induced TMJ can be caused either by a traumatic blow to the jaw or muscle strain that puts stress on the tempromandibular joint. It’s also possible to suffer TMJ because you are overworking your jaw during sports. Clenching your teeth is common when you are trying to use all your strength.

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  • Abutment Crown

    Abutment Crown

    An abutment crown is a component used in dental restorations, specifically in the context of dental implants. When a patient undergoes a dental implant procedure, a titanium implant is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root.

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  • Add Clasp to Existing Partial Denture

    Add Clasp to Existing Partial Denture

    The addition of a clast to a denture to improve denture retention.
    A clasp is a component of a partial denture that helps to secure it in place by engaging with natural teeth.

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  • Add tooth to existing denture

    Add tooth to existing denture

    Adding a tooth to an existing denture is a dental procedure where a missing tooth is replaced or an additional tooth is added to a partial denture. A partial denture is a removable dental appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth. When a natural tooth is lost or extracted, the partial denture may need to be modified to accommodate the change.

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  • All Porcelain Crown

    All Porcelain Crown

    An all-porcelain crown, also known as a porcelain or ceramic crown, is a dental restoration that is used to cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. Unlike traditional crowns that may have a metal or metal alloy base, all-porcelain crowns are made entirely of ceramic materials, providing a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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  • Amalgam Restorations Permanent 1 Surface

    Amalgam Restorations Permanent 1 Surface

    A one-surface permanent amalgam restoration is a dental procedure where a cavity or decay on a single surface of a tooth is treated using dental amalgam. Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, including silver, tin, copper, and mercury. It has been a widely used material for dental fillings for many years.

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  • Amalgam Restorations Permanent 2 Surfaces

    Amalgam Restorations Permanent 2 Surfaces

    Amalgam Restorations (permanent) 2 Surfaces refers to a dental procedure involving the placement of a permanent dental amalgam filling with two surfaces. Dental amalgam is a common restorative material used for filling cavities caused by tooth decay.

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