The process of reshaping teeth or restorations.

See Build-up.

A directional term which indicates toward the crown of the tooth. It is the opposite of apical.

A restorative dentist or general dentist who may or may not have any special training who has chosen to call himself a cosmetic dentist. It is not a recognized dental specialty of the ADA as any dentist can call themselves a cosmetic dentist and most dentist do some cosmetic procedures.

Procedures used to enhance the appearance of one’s smile. They include whitening/bleaching, bonding, reshaping, veneers, braces, gum lifts, gum grafts, and oral surgery.

A directional term which indicates a direction toward the top or most coronal portion of the boney ridge.

A prosthetic design which utilizes teeth or implants on both the left and right sides of an arch to prevent dislodging or rotation of the dental prosthesis.

The part of the tooth we see when we smile. It is the portion of the tooth above the gum line. It is made of a hard brittle shell of enamel which covers a softer tissue called dentin which covers and protects the inner pulp of the tooth. A false or prosthetic crown is also known cap and is an …

C-telopeptide cross-linked collagen type I. It is a test or biologic marker of metabolic bone disorders. It is primarily used in dentistry to help determine if a patient is at risk of developing bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw bone.

The large corner teeth. It is the third tooth from the center going towards the distal. These teeth are also known as canines or eye teeth.