An all-porcelain crown, also known as a porcelain or ceramic crown, is a dental restoration that is used to cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. Unlike traditional crowns that may have a metal or metal alloy base, all-porcelain crowns are made entirely of ceramic materials, providing a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

A one-surface permanent amalgam restoration is a dental procedure where a cavity or decay on a single surface of a tooth is treated using dental amalgam. Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, including silver, tin, copper, and mercury. It has been a widely used material for dental fillings for many years.

Amalgam Restorations (permanent) 2 Surfaces refers to a dental procedure involving the placement of a permanent dental amalgam filling with two surfaces. Dental amalgam is a common restorative material used for filling cavities caused by tooth decay.

A three-surface permanent amalgam restoration refers to a dental filling used to repair a tooth with decay or damage affecting three surfaces. It involves the removal of decayed or damaged tooth structure on three sides of the tooth and the placement of an amalgam filling to restore the tooth’s structure and function.

A four or more surface permanent amalgam restoration involves the repair of a tooth with decay or damage affecting four or more surfaces. This comprehensive restoration aims to address decay on multiple sides of the tooth, providing extensive coverage.

An amalgam restoration with two surfaces refers to a dental procedure where a filling is placed on two surfaces of a tooth that has decay or damage. The filling material used is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals.

An amalgam restoration with three surfaces refers to a dental procedure where a filling is placed on three surfaces of a primary tooth that has decay or damage. The filling material used is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals.

An amalgam restoration with four or more surfaces refers to a dental procedure where a filling is placed on multiple surfaces of a tooth that has extensive decay or damage. The filling material used is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals.

FDA approved subgingival delivery devices containing antimicrobial medication(s) are inserted into periodontal pockets to suppress the pathogenic microbiota. These devices slowly release the pharmacological agents so they can remain at the intended site of action in a therapeutic concentration for a sufficient length of time.

Ridge preservation is a dental procedure performed after tooth extraction to minimize bone loss and maintain the shape and volume of the alveolar ridge (the portion of the jawbone that supports the teeth). A bone replacement graft used for ridge preservation aims to fill the extraction socket and promote new bone formation in the area.