Dental Frequently Asked Questions

An amalgam restoration with one surface in primary teeth refers to a dental procedure where a filling is placed on a single surface of a decayed or damaged baby tooth. The filling material used is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals.

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.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.
A mandibular denture is a removable prosthesis designed to replace missing teeth in the lower jaw. It is commonly referred to as a lower denture and is used when a patient has lost all or most of their natural teeth in the lower arch.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.
A complete maxillary denture is a removable dental appliance designed to replace all of the upper teeth in the maxillary (upper) arch. It is used when a patient has lost all of their natural teeth in the upper jaw.

Composite Restoration (anterior) 1 Surface refers to a dental procedure in which a tooth-colored composite resin material is used to restore a tooth located in the front of the mouth (anterior) by addressing damage or decay on one specific surface of the tooth.

Composite Restoration (anterior) 2 Surfaces refers to a dental procedure where a tooth-colored composite resin material is used to restore a tooth located in the front of the mouth (anterior) involving two surfaces of the tooth.