The portion of the tooth we chew with, it is the part of the tooth we see above the gumline. A natural crown is made of enamel over a layer of dentin.

The neodymium-doped: yttrium aluminum garnet laser is the ideal laser for the treatment of infectious periodontal disease as it is selective for the bacteria that cause periodontal disease, is highly attracted to the inflamed tissue of an infected pocket, and is able to clot blood , which allows for healing of the infected area.

The death of cells or tissue due to injury, toxins, chemical agents or loss of blood supply.

A term which denotes dead tissue.

A tooth in which the pulp or nerve has died. These teeth require root canal treatment or endodontics in order to save teeth as healthy functional teeth.

Tissues in the body which care sensory information back and forth from the extremities to the brain and spinal cord. In dentistry also may mean the pulp inside the tooth or the inferior alveolar nerve which innervates the lower teeth, tongue, and lower lips.

A dental philosophy which places great importance on the muscles of the head and neck which control the position and movement of the jaws.

See Occlusal Guard.

A company which sells dental implants and related products. They joined Branemark implants and Steri-Oss implants which were two of the original implant brands available in the US.