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  2. Bridge (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    Crown to root ratio is the distance from the occlusal/incisal surface of the tooth to the alveolar crest in relation to the length of root within the bone. The minimum ratio of crown to root is considered to be 1:1, although the most favourable is a crown:root of 2:3. As the proportion of tooth supported by bone decreases, the lever effect ...

  3. Abutment (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    In dentistry, an abutment is a connecting element. [1] This is used in the context of a fixed bridge (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the bridge), partial removable dentures (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the partial) and in implants (used to attach a crown, bridge, or removable denture to the dental implant fixture).

  4. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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    Regardless of the abutment material or technique, an impression of the abutment is then taken and a crown secured to the abutment with dental cement. Another variation on abutment/crown model is when the crown and abutment are one piece and the lag-screw traverses both to secure the one-piece structure to the internal thread on the implant.

  5. Fixed prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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    The teeth used to support the bridge are called abutments. A bridge may also refer to a single-piece multiple-unit fixed partial denture (numerous single-unit crowns either cast or fused together). The part of the bridge which replaces a missing tooth and attaches to the abutments is known as a "pontic".

  6. CAD/CAM dentistry - Wikipedia

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    Chrome-cobalt disc with bridges and crowns manufactured using WorkNC Dental CAD/CAM. CAD/CAM dentistry is a field of dentistry and prosthodontics using CAD/CAM (computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacturing) to improve the design and creation of dental restorations, [1] [2] especially dental prostheses, including crowns, crown lays, veneers, inlays and onlays, fixed dental prostheses ...

  7. The best cooling dog beds, according to experts and pet owners

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    Amazon Basics Cooling Elevated Dog Bed $29.14 at Amazon. One of our favorite outdoor dog beds, this raised bed lifts dogs more than 7 inches off the ground and it’s lightweight enough to move ...

  8. Crown (dental restoration) - Wikipedia

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    In dentistry, a crown or a dental cap is a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown may be needed when a large dental cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Some dentists will also finish root canal treatment by covering the exposed tooth with a crown.

  9. Luting agent - Wikipedia

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    This material is mainly used in attaching crowns and inlays. [23] Due to masticatory forces causing deformation, it can only be used in short-span bridges. [ 1 ] Zinc polycarboxylate is adherent to tooth structure such as enamel and dentine, but has weak or no bond with gold and porcelain.