Composite Bonding:
A durable, tooth-coloured material that is used to fill cavities in teeth, close gaps, masks imperfections and alter tooth size. Bonding is a mercury-free space-age material that is placed in a cavity or on the surface of a tooth.
Crown:
A tooth shaped restoration that surrounds all sides of a natural tooth and ends under the gum line. A crown strengthens the tooth. It can be made from a variety of materials such as porcelain, gold, or tough space-age materials.
Implant:
An artificial substitute for tooth roots placed in the jawbone by a dentist who has special training in implant surgery. Implants are commonly used to anchor a single tooth, or to provide support for multiple teeth.
Inlay:
A filling that is bonded or cemented in place and shaped to fit a cavity. Inlays are typically made of porcelain, space-age composite materials, or gold.
Fixed Bridge:
Designed to replace missing teeth, a fixed bridge is used in conjunction with adjacent teeth and/or implants to support natural looking teeth that rest in open spaces. A fixed bridge can replace as few as one missing tooth or as many as ten.
Onlay:
A restoration that surrounds most areas of a natural tooth and covers all or part of the chewing surface of the tooth.
Porcelain Veneer:
A thin layer of porcelain that is bonded to the surface of a tooth using sophisticated adhesive technologies. A veneer is frequently used to change the size, shape and/or colour of a tooth.
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