The point on the tooth where the enamel of the crown meets the cementum of the root. This is usually just below the gumline or gingival margin.

A type of tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth. It covers the dentin and is very similar to bone in composition.

The front center teeth, these teeth are right in the center of the mouth and should be symmetrical in size shape and color.

A machine which is used to create CAD/CAM crowns.

A type of surface disinfectant which is often used as a post-operative antimicrobial mouth rinse. It is also used as surgical soap for local antisepsis.

The metal arm which holds a removable partial denture onto the abutment teeth.

A metal or occasionally plastic arm which helps to stabilize a removable partial denture to the remaining or supporting teeth.

That part of the tooth which is exposed in the oral cavity. It may be larger than the anatomic crown if there is exposed root (aka recession), or smaller than the anatomic crown during eruption or in cases of altered passive eruption.

A retentive element in side a removable denture which grips onto a bar to improve the dentures stability.

A blister on the lips, nose, skin, eyes or gum tissue which is caused by the herpes simplex virus. The fluid in the blisters contains the virus and is highly contagious. They can be painful and usually last about 10 days. We now have effective antiviral medications which can reduce or eliminate the duration of an outbreak.