Category: dental terms

White composite filling

Composite is a tooth colored material made from polymers, combined with silica, quartz or ceramic particles. Dental Composite is used to form white fillings.

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Oral Dentistry Terminology

The word “oral” in dentistry terms is the generic term for things related to the mouth; teeth, tongue, inside mouth bone structure, and bite. It is recommended you have your teeth cleaned twice a year.  During the dental hygienic cleaning

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Zirconium

Zirconium (Zr) is a strong, translucent, corrosion and stain resistant ceramic used in tooth crowns and dental bridges.

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Dental Veneers (Porcelain)

Dental veneers are thin shells of ceramic material that is bonded to the front of a tooth/teeth to improve colour or appearance. Porcelain Veneers in combination can form a “Hollywood smile”.  You can get porcelain veneers abroad for only £397 per

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Implantology

‘Implantology’ is the generic term used for dental techniques and the study related to dental implants (see also Periodontology).

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Abutments

An abutment is a small connector post used to securely join a dental implant and crown. Abutments are inserted once the implant is fully integrated within a patient’s mouth and healing time has elapsed. The new tooth (crown) can then

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