A preferred provider or dental organization, which a health care dental provider may join offering fee for service treatments at reduced fees.
Glossary Terms Archive
Post-Crown
A single structure that combines post-core and crown.
Post-Core
A post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crowns.
Post
A thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy.
Porcelain Veneers
A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory and bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth, or change color and/or shape.
Porcelain Inlay or Onlay
A tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain and cemented or bonded in place.
Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Crown
A restoration containing metal coping for strength covered by porcelain for appearance.
Porcelain Crown
An all-porcelain restoration that covers the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
Pontic
A replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Plaque
A soft, sticky substance that accumulates on teeth and is composed of bacteria and food debris.
Since plaque is constantly growing in your mouth, the best way to remove it and to prevent tartar build-up is to brush and floss your teeth every day.