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Porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape.
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Natural
Not human-induced or manmade.
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Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
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Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Pontic
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
PFM crown
Porcelain fused to metal crown. Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
Porcelain veneers
Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
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