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C - CAD/CAM:
Computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing.
CAD/CAM technology allows for the computerized
design and manufacture of a product. CAD/CAM is used
in dentistry to design dental crowns and other
restorative devices.
Calculus: Also
referred to as tartar, calculus is hardened
minerlized plaque that adheres to the crowns and
roots of the teeth. Calculus buildup can lead to
tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Canker Sores: A
type of open sore (ulceration) affecting the lips or
lining of the mouth. One of the most common oral
health problems faced by Americans, canker sores
typically last between 10 to 14 days.
Canines: Also
referred to as ‘cuspids,’ canines are located
between the incisors and premolars.
Cantilever Bridge:
One of three types of dental bridges used to
replace a missing tooth or teeth, a cantilever
bridge is attached to abutment (adjacent) teeth on
one side only. Cantilevers are only used when the
bridge does not have two adjacent teeth, and there
is only one tooth to support the bridge
Cap: Oftentimes
used as a common term for a crown, “cap”
specifically refers to a crown covering one of the
frontal teeth (canines or incisors).
Caries: The
technical term for the progressive decay of a tooth
or teeth. Caries are caused by excessive acid
production generated by the bacterial digestion of
sugars.
Calculus: A type
of hard mineralized
deposit that attaches itself to the crown or the
root of a tooth. Calculus is often composed of a
mixture of hardened plaque and saliva.
Cementum: A
fibrous connective tissue that envelopes the root of
a tooth.
Composite Fillings:
Composite resin fillings are bonded to a
tooth to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay
or otherwise damaged teeth.
Composite Veneers:
The less-expensive of the two types of dental
veneers (porcelain veneers being more expensive),
composite veneers typically last between five and
seven years.
Cosmetic Dentistry:
A specialized field of dentistry that focuses
on purely aesthetic treatments designed to improve
the appearance of the teeth.
Crown: A dental
crown is a type of restorative prosthetic appliance
that is used to replace all or part of a missing
tooth. In the past, dental crowns have been
manufactured by lab technicians, though more
recently, they have been manufactured by CAD/CAM
technology.
Cuspid: Also
referred to as ‘canine teeth,’ cuspids are located
in between the incisors and premolars. |
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