An Implant abutment which is used to hold a temporary / provisional crown on an implant. They are used to improve and shape the gum tissue around an implant crown.

These are small screws or implants which are used as anchorage for orthodontic appliances. They are removed when the orthodontic tooth movement is complete.

Also known as a provisional crown or bridge. Any crown or bridge supported by teeth or implants which is put in place after the teeth have been prepared for a crown or bridge. They are cemented using weak or temporary cement and are designed to maintain the tooth’s position, to seal the tooth, to reduce sensitivity, or to shape the …

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. This is a catch all term for anyone who is having pain in their TMJ. It may be due to a tooth related problem, a muscle spasm, or arthritic or degenerative changes in the joint itself.

Temporomandibular joint. This is the jaw joint, right in front of the ears. Problems with how the teeth hit and clenching and grinding can cause pain in this joint.

The part of the body which is located in the mouth and is used for biting, tearing and chewing of our food. Teeth protrude through the jawbone and gum into the mouth. Teeth consist of a pulp, a root, and a crown. The pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth, it is surrounded by dentin. The dentin is surrounded …

Non- cancerous bony overgrowths mainly occurring in the midline of the hard palate, or on the lingual aspect of the mandible in the canine-pre-molar area.

Also known as a provisional or temporary implant. These are dental implants, usually of narrow or mini diameter, which are used during implant reconstruction therapy to support a transitional or temporary fixed bridge or removable denture. They are usually removed after the final or standard sized implants have been placed and restored.

A break or tear in the continuity of the skin.

A term used to describe the surgical exposure of a submerged dental implant after it has healed or osseointegrated, prior to its restoration.