Attrition (Dental)
Attrition (dental) is the progressive loss of tooth structure resulting from direct tooth-to-tooth contact, typically occurring on the biting and...
Apexification
Apexification is an endodontic procedure that encourages formation of a hard tissue barrier at the tip (apex) of an immature...
Apex (Tooth)
The apex of a tooth is the very tip of the root where the nerve and blood supply enter the...
Anterior Teeth
Anterior Teeth are the visible front teeth in the upper and lower jaws, generally referring to the incisors and canines....
Anaerobic Bacteria (Oral)
Anaerobic bacteria in the mouth are species that survive and multiply without oxygen and are commonly found in dental plaque,...
Amalgam (Dental)
Dental amalgam is a restorative material composed of liquid elemental mercury combined with a powdered metal alloy, typically containing silver,...
Alveoloplasty
Alveoloplasty is a minor oral surgical procedure that reshapes and smooths the alveolar ridge, the bony ridge that contains the...
Alveolar Bone
The alveolar bone is the portion of the jaw that surrounds and supports the tooth sockets (alveoli), forming the bony...
Aligner
An aligner is a thin, custom-made, transparent thermoplastic tray that fits snugly over the teeth to apply gentle, controlled pressure...
All-on-4
All-on-4 is a method of replacing an entire upper or lower set of teeth using four dental implants to support...
