Procedures performed at regular intervals to assist in the maintenance and long term health of the periodontal or peri-implant tissues as well as any restorations. This is also called periodontal maintenance in people who have suffered from periodontal disease or a prophylaxis in patients with perfectly healthy gums.

Literally a bad bite. It has to do with the teeth not fitting together properly. It may be due to mal-positioned teeth, shifting of teeth into edentulous areas or it may be a skeletal issue where the upper and lower jaws do not align properly. Treatment may range from reshaping the teeth (AKA a Bite Adjustment) to placing crowns on …

The lower jaw.

Also known as a bonded bridge. This is a fixed bridge which uses wings or clasps which are cemented to the adjacent teeth, instead of prosthetic crowns, to support a pontic or false tooth.

The upper jaw.

The large air filled space in the maxillary jaw. It is lined with skin and functions to filter out debris we breathe in as well as to make our face lighter. It is often in close proximity to our upper back teeth.

A directional term which denotes the direction or surface toward the front/center of the mouth. From the center of the front teeth the incisors are mesial to the canines, the canines are mesial to the pre-molars, the pre-molars are mesial to the molars.

The imaginary line between the two central incisors. Directionally this line separates the mouth into right and left sides.

Any implant which is less than 3mm in diameter. They were originally designed as temporary devices and eventually received FDA approval as permanent devices. They are usually used to support removable full dentures. They have a much higher failure rate than traditional sized implants.

A company which sells a line of mini and standard diameter implants as well as implant related products.