In dentistry, the term occlusion refers to the relationship of the lower row of teeth to the upper row of teeth during unconstrained jaw closure in intercuspidation (final bite position). The opposite is a malocclusion, a lack of antagonist contact, which is called nonocclusion. What is occlusion? In dentistry, the term occlusion refers to the … Occlusion: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
When individual teeth are missing from the jaw, the other teeth can shift and change the bite statics. There are several dental treatment methods to prevent this from happening. One is to make a bridge. What is a bridge? Often, all-ceramic or composite crowns are used, which bond well to the tooth because of a … Bridge (Denture): Applications & Health Benefits
Different dental instruments are used in the dental practice, by dentists as well as by dental assistants. All instruments are an aid to achieve the best medical and aesthetic result. What are dental instruments? Instruments represent the totality of all usable tools in a dental practice. This includes disposable items, as well as materials that … Dental Instruments: Application & Health Benefits
A temporary denture is referred to as a provisional restoration. It serves as a protection of the tooth until the final restoration. What is a temporary restoration? A temporary restoration is used to prepare dentures, inlays, crowns, bridges or implants. A temporary restoration is a dental prosthesis that is temporarily placed. In this way, the … Temporary: Applications & Health Benefits
The canines and incisors of the human dentition are called anterior teeth. If the inclination of the tooth axis of the maxillary anterior teeth has a mirror symmetrical center line, an aesthetic and harmonious dental appearance results. The technical language speaks of an anterior tooth guide when canines and incisors serve as guides during bite … Anterior Tooth Guidance: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Two-component glue is familiar to most people from everyday life. With this, a wide variety of things can be glued together in a flash and very firmly. But two-component adhesives also exist in dentistry. What is a two-component adhesive? Two-component adhesives also exist in dentistry. Two-component adhesives, also called two-component adhesives or 2K adhesives, belong … Two-component Adhesive: Applications & Health Benefits
An inlay is understood to be an insert filling. It is used in dentistry. What is an inlay? Inlay is the English name for an insert filling that is placed in a damaged tooth as part of dental treatment. Inlay is the English name for an insert filling that is placed in a damaged tooth … Inlay: Applications & Health Benefits
