Glossary

Pulp refers to the softest part of the tooth that lies in its root and extends all of the way to the top part of the tooth (the crown). The pulp contains the blood vessels the nerves and connective tissue inside a tooth and provides the tooth's blood and nutrients. It is essentially the ...Continue Reading

Use about 18ﾔ of floss leaving an inch or two to work with. Gently follow the curves of your teeth. Be sure to clean beneath the gumline but avoid snapping the floss on the gums. If good oral hygiene is achieved it is unlikely that you will develop any major dental problems however ba ...Continue Reading

An advanced case of pyorrhea Pyorrhea, or periodontitis, is an advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the ligaments and bones that support the teeth become inflamed and infected. If left untreated, ...Continue Reading

Pulp cap refers to a procedure aimed to protect the pulp of a tooth from infection in instances where a deep decay in the tooth is present by placing a cement base under a deep filling to provide a measure of thermal insulation and also to stimulate healing. This procedure is used as a w ...Continue Reading

Prophylaxis refers to the cleaning of teeth as a preventative measure against periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. This treatment can include plaque detection the removal of plaque and tartar in the supragingival (upper) and subgingival (lower) levels of the gum line the applicatio ...Continue Reading

Post-core refers to the visible part of the post (a thin metal rod used in root canal therapy) that is used to anchor a cap or crown. It is used in a dental crown cosmetic procedure in instances where the affected tooth requires additional endodontic (root canal) therapy. Also known as ...Continue Reading

Prosthodontist refers to a dental specialist in prosthodontics a branch of dentistry that focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and parts of the jaw. A prosthodontist is differentiated from a regular dentist by an additional two to three years of training. Their dut ...Continue Reading

Post-crown refers to a type of dental crown used on affected teeth that require additional endodontic (root canal) therapy. This single structure combines the crown with the post-core. In cases where the minimum amount of tooth structure above the surface of the gum is absent root canal ...Continue Reading

Prosthesis refers to an artificial appliance used for the replacement of teeth. It is considered vital to replace any missing teeth due to the way existing teeth will shift to compensate for the empty space remaining from a missing tooth. Crooked teeth can lead to further tooth decay and ...Continue Reading

Post refers to a thin metal rod used in root canal therapy that is inserted into the root of a tooth that has had previous root canal therapy. There are two different types of posts: prefabricated and those that can be cast at the dental laboratory. Its role as the anchor of a dental cro ...Continue Reading