I went for 17 crowns yesterday and my mouth and teeth were sore. I was told that they would go for 17 crowns and 1 inlay. Could you pls explain what an inlay is? The Dr tried to explain but I couldn't ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, ...

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Triodent has launched Griptab, designed to improve the way dentists do indirect restorations. The Griptab is a small handle that can be adhered to crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays. The light-cured, ...

In the second article of this series we considered the broad range of materials from which crowns are made. The four main categories of crown were metal, ceramic, metal-ceramic and composite. Tooth ...

Dental insurance covers crowns, but the percentage of the cost covered depends on the type of insurance plan you have. If you're considering dental insurance for major dental care like a crown, the ...