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Crown
Crown (1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line;
(2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
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Restoration
Replacement of portion of a damaged tooth.
Natural
Not human-induced or manmade.
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Crowning
The appearance of a baby's head at the vaginal opening during labor.
CROWNS
A crown is a permanent restoration that covers a tooth to strengthen and protect a decayed tooth from further fracture. A crown also may be used to support a large filling when there is little tooth remaining. A crown can be made of different types of materials (gold, composite resin, porcelain or a combination of these materials) depending on the location and condition of the problem tooth. If properly cared for, a crown can last over 25 years.
Crowsnest Pass Hospital
The Crowsnest Pass Hospital is a hospital in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada.
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Cleaning
Removal of plaque and calculus (tarter) from teeth, generally above the gum line.
Composite resin
Material composed of plastic with small glass or ceramic particles; usually cured with filtered light or chemical catalyst.
Cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry
Treatments performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage.
Cross bite
Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; aka "under bite," as in Class III malocclusuion (prognathic jaw).
Crown
Curettage
Removal of diseased tissue from a periodintal pocket.
Cusp
Mound on posterior teeth.
Cuspid
The four "eye teeth".
Canine
The four "eye teeth" (or cuspid).
Cyst
A soft or hard tissue sac, hard or filled with fluid
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