Clinical crown
A clinical crown is a dental restoration made up of porcelain fused to metal, or PFM. You may also hear it called a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown or PFM crown.
A clinical crown is a dental restoration made up of porcelain fused to metal, or PFM. You may also hear it called a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown or PFM crown.
Clenching is a dental term that describes the way your teeth come together when you clench your jaw together. There are two main types of clenching: lateral and vertical. Lateral clenching is when your upper and lower teeth come together at an angle, while vertical clenching is when they come together vertically.
A Cleft palate is a birth defect that causes the roof of the mouth to split. Both conditions can happen on their own or combined.
The cleft lip is a congenital deformity of the lip. It is characterized by a split in the upper lip and/or upper gum area, usually affecting both sides of the face. The cleft lip is different from the cleft palate, which occurs in the roof of the mouth.
A cephalometric image (also known as a cephalometric radiograph or CT scan) is an X-ray that creates a two-dimensional image of the oral cavity and maxilla and mandible.
The cementum is one of the four layers that make up the tooth root. It is formed from a special tissue called cementoblasts, which are cells that secrete an organic substance called cementum.
The cement base is the foundation of your dental work. It is the part that connects the crown to your tooth. There are different types of cement bases, including porcelain fused to metal, porcelain fused to metal and metal, and porcelain fused to porcelain.
Cavities, also known as caries, are the most common disease affecting teeth. There are two main types of cavities: pit and fissure, and smooth surface. Pit and fissure occur on the chewing surfaces of the teeth, while smooth surface occurs on the flat parts of the teeth.
Cariogenic is a word to describe the process of tooth decay. Cariogenic food is food that causes tooth decay.
Caries also spelled caries and cariës, is a disease process affecting the teeth in which acids demineralize the hard tissues (enamel, dentin, and cementum) of the tooth, eventually resulting in tooth decay (cavities).