Dental procedures and devices
Across
- 4. This dental procedure means replacing the missing tooth or teeth with artificial ones that are bonded to the natural teeth on either side of the structure.
- 6. This is a cap that is used to protect damaged tooth from further decay, and to repair its shape and strength.
- 10. This dental procedure means extracting the third molar(s), mostly due to impaction or prevention.
- 11. This is a dental appliance used to straighten teeth, correct bite, and align the jaws to ensure functionality.
- 12. This is a restorative procedure used to repair teeth damaged by decay, cracks, or chips, restoring tooth's function, shape, and strength.
Down
- 1. This procedure is when the dentist completely takes out a tooth from its socket in the jawbone.
- 2. These are custom-made porcelain or composite shells that are bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their appearance.
- 3. This involves surgical placement of a post into the jawbone, providing a stable anchor for the crown.
- 5. These are removable artificial teeth that replace the missing teeth and gingiva.
- 7. This procedure is a part of oral hygiene in which plaque, calculus, and stains are removed in order to prevent tooth decay.
- 8. This procedure involves complete removal of infected or damaged dental pulp in order to alleviate pain and save the tooth from extraction.
- 9. This procedure is used to lighten discoloured or stained teeth by using chemical agents.