A wisdom tooth, in humans, is any of the usually four third molars. Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 16 and 25. Most adults have four wisdom teeth, but it is possible to have more, in which case they are called supernumerary teeth.
A dental implant is a “root” device, usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth.
A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth.
The most common use of bone grafting is in the application of dental implants, in order to restore the edentulous area of a missing tooth.
A palatal expander, also known as a rapid palatal expander, rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander or orthodontic expander, is used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better.
Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, made usually of wires connected to an acrylic base or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.
Invisalign invisible braces are the clear alternative to metal braces. These clear aligners are virtually invisible as well as removable. Benefits: Swollen, red gums can often be the result of having teeth that are crowded or too widely spaced. Unfortunately, these are also signs of periodontal disease. When teeth are properly aligned, it helps the…
Usually a tooth that has had a root canal will never need any further endodontic treatment. If surgery is necessary, the most common procedure is an apicoectomy. This may be necessary if infection developes around the root-end of your tooth. In an apicoectomy, the dentist opens the gum tissue near the tooth to see the…
In a few cases a tooth that has had conventional root canal therapy performed needs to be retreated.
In the situation that a tooth is considered so threatened by decay or breakage that future infection is considered likely or inevitable, a pulpectomy, removal of the pulp tissue, is advisable to prevent such infection. Usually, some inflammation and/or infection is already present within or below the tooth. To cure the infection and save the…