Browsing: Dentistry (Odontology)

A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or missing teeth. It has several pieces that fit together to fit the open…

Demonstration of dental files with integrated piezoceramic stack actuator. Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft When performing root canal treatment procedures, dentists must insert a file deep into the root…

A cavity—a hole caused by tooth decay—can be uncomfortable. Cavity pain can make eating, sleeping and focusing difficult and affect your daily life. Tooth decay destroys…