A machine used for capturing digital impressions.

AKA Orthognathic surgery. A procedure done to reposition improperly aligned jaws so they fit together and function with each other properly. This is usually done after the teeth have been aligned orthodontically to get the jaws and teeth to work together properly. It may also be done to improve the facial profile for cosmetic reasons. It may also be needed …

The thick hearty type of gum tissue which covers the hard palate (roof of the mouth) and the gum right around the teeth.

A company which sells dental implants and related products. They took over LifeCore in the mid 2000’s.

A prosthetic shell of porcelain, which is bonded to the enamel or dentin of a tooth in order to change the shape, color, or position of the crown of the tooth without preparing the tooth for a full crown.

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure. A patented FDA approved method for treating gum infection which uses laser energy instead of a scalpel and sutures to remove the bacteria from the diseased gum tissue and then allows the body to repair itself without removing excess tissue.

An acronym for: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. There are many different types of lasers used in dentistry today. They have different uses and applications based on their light wavelength. The wavelength is determined by the substance used to amplify the light. For Example the Nd:Yag wavelength is ideal for treating periodontal disease because it affects blood , …

The smaller incisors just distal to the central incisors.

A brand of implants once popular as a less expensive clone of the Straumann Implant design. They were taken over by Keystone Dental in the mid 2000’s and are no longer available.

The connective tissue which connects hard tissue to hard tissue. We have ligaments in our bodies which connect bone to bone and ligaments in the mouth which connect the jawbone to the teeth.