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.

A directional term which denotes toward the tongue. The lingual surface of a tooth is the side of the tooth which faces the tongue.

A type of attachment which is inserted into an implant or natural tooth root in order to retain or stabilize a removable denture.

A brand of veneer which does not require the dentist to prep the tooth or remove any tooth structure.