Bruxism Guard
Bruxism is the clinical term for overnight grinding of the teeth. Dental nightguards or bruxism guards can be prepared to prevent the grinding if it becomes a major source of wear or concern.
Nightguard
A nightguard can be used to help prevent overnight grinding of the teeth, a condition known as Bruxism. A mould of the upper and lower teeth is taken, which is prepared in a dental lab and then adjusted for optimal fit.
Temporary Denture
A temporary denture is a removable denture that is designed to be worn over a short period of time. They can be used between different stages of treatment.
Indirect Filling
An indirect filling is a filling that is made in a dental lab to fit the cavity, as opposed to a filling that is placed during treatment.
Inlay (gold or porcelain)
An inlay is similar to a filling and lies inside the cusp tips of the tooth. It is a dental restoration that is made outside of the mouth. Inlays are custom made to fit a prepared cavity and then cemented into place. It takes two visits to fit an inlay; on the first visit the […]
Membrane
A membrane is a thin layer of tissue that “covers, lines or connects” the different organs and parts of the human body. The membrane is typically used in dentistry during a sinus lift.
Root Resection
A root resection is the partial removal of the root from a multi-rooted tooth. The diseased section of the root, usually a single root, is removed to allow the tooth to be saved.
Maxillary Sinus
‘Maxillary’ simply means relating to the upper jaw. While the sinus is a hollow cavity in the skull that connects with the nasal cavity, the maxillary sinus is a specific term for the sinus above the upper jaw.
Sinus Lift
A sinus lift is sometimes needed within the implant placement procedure to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw. The process involves adding additional bone and membrane to the sinus cavity, which provides support for the implant. A sinus lift is now a relatively routine procedure.
Sinus lift and bone graft
What is a sinus lift and bone graft? Sinus Lift The sinus is a hollow cavity in the skull that connects with the nasal cavities. A Sinus Lift Augmentation procedure regains lost bone height in the area of your first and second molar and occasionally second premolar. It is an important procedure as it allows implant placement […]